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Which process involves the breakdown of glycogen to glucose and glucose-1-phosphate?
Which process involves the breakdown of glycogen to glucose and glucose-1-phosphate?
- Glycogenesis
- Glycolysis (correct)
- Glucagon
- Gluconeogenesis
Where does glucagon stimulate the release of amino acids and production of ATP in response to low glucose levels?
Where does glucagon stimulate the release of amino acids and production of ATP in response to low glucose levels?
- Pancreas
- Liver (correct)
- Small intestine
- Kidney
Which unique enzymes are involved in gluconeogenesis?
Which unique enzymes are involved in gluconeogenesis?
- Fructose 1,6-bisphosphate
- PEP carboxykinase (correct)
- Glucose 6-phosphatase
- Pyruvate carboxylase
What inhibits glycolysis by inhibiting PFK and pyruvate kinase?
What inhibits glycolysis by inhibiting PFK and pyruvate kinase?
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Which process involves glucose being used to make pyruvate for the production of ATP?
Which process involves glucose being used to make pyruvate for the production of ATP?
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Which process involves storing glucose as glycogen?
Which process involves storing glucose as glycogen?
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Where does glucagon act to promote an increase in blood glucose levels?
Where does glucagon act to promote an increase in blood glucose levels?
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What inhibits the process of glycogenolysis?
What inhibits the process of glycogenolysis?
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Which enzyme is unique to glycolysis and not found in gluconeogenesis?
Which enzyme is unique to glycolysis and not found in gluconeogenesis?
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Which process involves using glucose to make pyruvate for the production of ATP?
Which process involves using glucose to make pyruvate for the production of ATP?
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