2.4.1.279 3-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-glucopyranose + phosphate Nigerose may be liberated from nigeran outside the cell, transported into the cell by a sugar transporter and phosphorylyzed into beta-D-glucose 1-phosphate. This is converted into D-glucose 6-phosphate and can enter the glycolytic pathway. 2.4.1.279 3-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-glucopyranose + phosphate -