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Which enzyme is activated by both glucagon and epinephrine to promote glycogenolysis in the liver?

A Glycogen synthase
B Glycogen phosphorylase
C Glucose-6-phosphatase
D Phosphofructokinase-1

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Glycogen phosphorylase is the key regulatory enzyme in glycogenolysis. It is activated by phosphorylation downstream of glucagon and epinephrine signaling, leading to glucose release from glycogen stores.

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