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This section includes 6 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biochemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
Which of the following enzyme s gene expression is slowed by insulin? |
A. | Hexokinase II |
B. | Hexokinase IV |
C. | PEP carboxykinase |
D. | Pyruvate kinase |
Answer» D. Pyruvate kinase | |
2. |
Glucose 6-phosphatase is present only in ___________ |
A. | Liver |
B. | Muscle |
C. | Epithelial tissues |
D. | Kidneys |
Answer» B. Muscle | |
3. |
Glucagon is released from ___________ |
A. | Muscle |
B. | Pancreas |
C. | Kidneys |
D. | Epithelial tissues |
Answer» C. Kidneys | |
4. |
Glycogen synthase a is activated by ___________ |
A. | Phosphorylation catalyzed by GSK3 |
B. | Dephosphorylation catalyzed by GSK3 |
C. | Phosphorylation catalyzed by pyruvate kinase |
D. | Phosphorylation catalyzed by pyruvate carboxylase |
Answer» B. Dephosphorylation catalyzed by GSK3 | |
5. |
Which compounds are responsible for the coordinated regulation of glucose and glycogen metabolism? |
A. | NADH |
B. | NAD<sup>+</sup> |
C. | Acetyl co-A |
D. | Fructose 2, 6-bisphosphate |
Answer» E. | |
6. |
Glucagon and epinephrine stimulate glycogen breakdown to glucose 6-phosphate ________ |
A. | Directly by binding to glycogen phosphorylase |
B. | Indirectly by first stimulating adenylate cyclase to make cAMP |
C. | Only in the liver |
D. | Only in muscle cells |
Answer» C. Only in the liver | |