Carbohydrates and Glycolysis

Question 1

GLUT 1

Answer 1

ubiquitous

basal glucose uptake – will take up glucose at low concentrations

Question 2

GLUT 3

Answer 2

in the brain

basal glucose uptake – will take up glucose at low levels

Question 3

GLUT 4

Answer 3

muscle, fat, heart

increased glucose uptake during fed state by insulin

Question 4

GLUT 2

Answer 4

liver, pancreatic islets, intestines
In liver (fed) - remove excess glucose FROM the blood
In liver (fasted) - removal of excess glucose TO the blood
In pancreas - regulates insulin release
In intestine - removal of excess glucose TO the blood

Question 5

what organ specializes in breaking down fructose?

Answer 5

liver

Question 6

What GLUTs work with Fructose?

Answer 6

GLUT 2 - breakdown in liver

GLUT 5 - (intestines, kidneys, testis, sperm) transport fructose

Question 7

Which GLUTs take up galactose?

Answer 7

GLUT 1
GLUT 2
GLUT 3