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Which enzyme is found in most tissues and has a low Km for glucose?
Which enzyme is found in most tissues and has a low Km for glucose?
- Pyruvate kinase
- Glucokinase
- Hexokinase (correct)
- Phosphofructokinase
Which enzyme is found in liver cells and the β cells of the pancreas and is activated by insulin?
Which enzyme is found in liver cells and the β cells of the pancreas and is activated by insulin?
- Glucokinase (correct)
- Phosphofructokinase
- Pyruvate kinase
- Hexokinase
Which phase of glycolysis produces two pyruvates?
Which phase of glycolysis produces two pyruvates?
- First phase
- Third phase
- Second phase (correct)
- Fourth phase
Which compound inhibits glucokinase in liver cells and the β cells of the pancreas?
Which compound inhibits glucokinase in liver cells and the β cells of the pancreas?
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What is the strategy of glycolysis?
What is the strategy of glycolysis?
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Study Notes
Enzymes and Tissues
- Hexokinase is found in most tissues and has a low Km for glucose.
Enzymes and Cellular Locations
- Glucokinase is found in liver cells and the β cells of the pancreas and is activated by insulin.
Glycolysis
- The pyruvate production phase produces two pyruvates.
Regulation of Glucokinase
- Glucokinase in liver cells and the β cells of the pancreas is inhibited by glucose-6-phosphate.
Glycolysis Strategy
- The strategy of glycolysis is to generate ATP from glucose.
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Test your knowledge of glycolysis with this quiz. Explore the pathway from glucose to pyruvates and energy production. Familiarize yourself with the key strategies involved, such as adding phosphoryl groups to glucose and coupling reactions to ATP synthesis.
