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Which has a higher Vmax: glucokinase or hexokinase?
Glucokinase
Why is glucokinase inactive in the nucleus?
Glucokinase Regulatory Protein is found in the nucleus which binds glucokinase to inactive it
where is glucokinase active intracellularly?
in the cytosol
What is the glucose sensor in B-cells Why?
glucokinase. glucokinase has a high km(low affinity for glucose) so glucokinase only phosphorylates glucose when blood glucose is high, such as after a meal. As such, it makes sense that this would be sensor for B-cells
2 factors that influence the dietary choices of individuals?
Convenience an enjoyment
How are Asian dietary beliefs and practices may affect healthcare?
how are Asian dietary beliefs and practices may affect the healthcare
What enzyme catalyze the phosphorylation of glucose after a meal?
glucokinase
Which has a higher affinity for glucose: hexokinase or glucokinase?
Hexokinase
What happens if you have a glucokinase deficiency?
You can't produce insulin
What enzyme phosphorylates 90% of the glucose in the liver?
glucokinase
How does culture influencey your dietary choices?
Culture can influence a person's dietary choices greatly. The reason for this is because a person will often eat what is eaten in their culture, and this may not always be healthy food. Mediterranean and Asian food, for example.
Which of the following is characteristic of hexokinase (as opposed to glucokinase)?
It is not inducible by insulin
