When glucose is incorporated into liver glycogen, which of the following is required as the direct glucosyl donor?

Name: When glucose is incorporated into liver glycogen, which of the following is required as the direct glucosyl donor?
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UDP glucose is the direct glucosyl donor in the synthesis of glycogen in the liver.  Glycogen synthase is the enzyme responsible for the incorporation of glucose into glycogen. The active form of glucose used as a substrate by glycogen synthase is UDP glucose.

When Glucose Is Incorporated into Liver Glycogen, Which of the Following