Carbohydrate Metabolism: Glycolysis Process Quiz
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Which enzyme catalyzes the first step in glycolysis?

  • Kinasehex
  • Hexokinase (correct)
  • Glucokinase
  • Glucosephosphatase
  • What is the major form of hexokinase present in all cells?

  • Glucokinase
  • Glucohex
  • Kinasehex
  • Hexokinase (correct)
  • What is the Km value for hexokinase?

  • 100 µM (correct)
  • 1,000 µM
  • 1 µM
  • 10,000 µM
  • Under what condition does glucokinase function in the liver?

    <p>High glucose levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is hexokinase regulated?

    <p>Directly inhibited by glucose-6-P</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule allosterically inhibits Phosphofructokinase (PFK)?

    <p>ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major activator of Phosphofructokinase (PFK)?

    <p>Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule allosterically activates Pyruvate Kinase?

    <p>AMP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 2,3-BPG (for hemoglobin) do?

    <p>Acts to maintain hemoglobin in low oxygen affinity form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Hexokinase inhibited in glycolysis?

    <p>By ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

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