What sequence of enzymes allows for the synthesis of glycogen from glucose-6-phosphate?

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The correct sequence for the synthesis of glycogen from glucose-6-phosphate involves first converting glucose-6-phosphate to glucose-1-phosphate via phosphoglucomutase. Then, UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase converts glucose-1-phosphate to UDP-glucose, which is a direct substrate for glycogen synthase, the enzyme that adds glucose units to the growing glycogen chain. Finally, amylo-(1,4 to 1,6)-transglycosylase (also known as the branching enzyme) introduces 1,6-branches into the glycogen molecule, enhancing its solubility and accessibility to enzymes.

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