McArdle Disease (glycogen storage disease 5) is caused by mutations in the phosphorylase enzyme in muscle....

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McArdle Disease (glycogen storage disease 5) is caused bymutations in the phosphorylase enzyme in muscle. The symptoms aremuscle cramps, pain, and fatigue during strenuous exercise. Apatient is undergoing an ischemic exercise test and is fed 13Cglucose prior to the test and then blood is drawn after the test.Explain how the following substrates would be labeled 1)alpha-ketoglutarate, 2) glucose 3) ribose, and 4) alanine.

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