After consumption of a carbohydrate-rich meal, the liver continues to convert glucose to glucose-6-phosphate. The liver’s ability to con- tinue this processing of high levels of glucose is important in minimizing increases in blood glucose after eating. What is the best explana- tion for the liver’s ability to continue this con- version after eating a carbohydrate-rich meal?

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After consumption of a carbohydrate-rich meal, the liver continues to convert glucose to glucose-6-phosphate. The liver’s ability to con- tinue this processing of high levels of glucose is important in minimizing increases in blood glucose after eating. What is the best explana- tion for the liver’s ability to continue this con- version after eating a carbohydrate-rich meal?

by admin (2.6k points) in Biochemistry asked Sep 15

(A) The hepatocyte cell membrane’s permea- bility for glucose-6-phosphate
(B) The high maximum reaction rate of gluco- kinase
(C) The high maximum reaction rate of hexo- kinase
(D) The high Michaelis-Menten constant of hexokinase
(E) The low Michaelis-Menten constant of glucokinase

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