3.2.1.196 malfunction disruption of the glgX gene results in the enhanced fluctuation of glycogen content in the cells during light-dark cycles of the culture -, 735693 3.2.1.196 malfunction inactivation of glgX leads to slower growth and to a higher intracellular glycogen pool throughout growth, when compared to those in the parental strain -, 736766 3.2.1.196 metabolism the enzyme is predominantly involved in glycogen catabolism by selectively debranching the polysaccharide outer chains that were previously recessed by glycogen phosphorylase -, 736352 3.2.1.196 physiological function the enzyme is required for glycogen degradation and for fast adaptation to hyperosmotic stress -, 736766