Question

Water is prevented from entering the active site of glycogen phosphorylase.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. to prevent the unnecessary breakdown of glycogen

b. to prevent the formation of glucose

e. to prevent hydrolytic cleavage of glucose 1‑phosphate

Explanation:

the main reason is to prevent hydrolysis. because the entry of water could lead to the formation of glucose rather than glucose 1-phosphate.