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What is the role of hexokinase in the liver under normal conditions?
What is the role of hexokinase in the liver under normal conditions?
- Acts at a constant rate to provide glucose 6-phosphate to meet the cell’s need (correct)
- Facilitate lipogenesis
- Produce glucose 6-phosphate for glycogen synthesis
- Remove glucose from the blood following a meal
How does glucokinase differ from hexokinase in terms of its affinity for glucose?
How does glucokinase differ from hexokinase in terms of its affinity for glucose?
- Glucokinase has zero affinity for glucose
- Glucokinase has the same Km as hexokinase
- Glucokinase has higher Km than hexokinase (correct)
- Glucokinase has lower Km than hexokinase
What is the primary function of glucokinase in the liver after a meal?
What is the primary function of glucokinase in the liver after a meal?
- Remove excess glucose from the blood (correct)
- Inhibit lipogenesis
- Facilitate glycogenolysis
- Promote glycolysis
Where does glucose 6-phosphate play a crucial role among the metabolic pathways mentioned in the text?
Where does glucose 6-phosphate play a crucial role among the metabolic pathways mentioned in the text?
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Which enzyme is involved in both glycogenesis and lipogenesis following a meal?
Which enzyme is involved in both glycogenesis and lipogenesis following a meal?
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