Lack of activity of hepatic phosphoglucomutase in a non- fasting subject is most likely to produce a deficiency of

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Hepatic phosphoglucomutase plays an essential role in glycogen metabolism, specifically the conversion of glucose-1-phosphate to glucose-6-phosphate. In the absence of this enzyme, glycogen synthesis will be impaired, leading to a deficiency of glycogen. Thus, the correct answer is E, glycogen.

Lack of Activity of Hepatic Phosphoglucomutase in a Non- Fasting