Cell bio processes

Question 1

What is glycolysis?

Answer 1

In the pathway of glycolysis, glucose is split into two 3-carbon pyruvate molecules under aerobic conditions

Question 2

Where is the site for glycolytic pathways?

Answer 2

In the cytosol of all cells

Question 3

What is the name of the molecule that allows glucose to enter from extracellular space to intracellular space?

Answer 3

Glucose transporter (GluT)

Question 4

Where are Glut-2 molecules found?

Answer 4

Liver in cells and most tissues

Question 5

Which Glucose transporter transports glucose to the muscle cells and adipose cells?

Answer 5

Glut-4

Question 6

What substance influences the Glut-4 transporter molecule?

Answer 6

Insulin

Question 7

Where is the hormone insulin released from?

Answer 7

Beta cells in pancreas

Question 8

True or False? When there is an increase in the blood glucose levels, there is a increase in insulin in the body.

Answer 8

TRUE!!!

Question 9

True or False? Hexokinase is only found in the liver?

Answer 9

FALSE!!! Glucokinase is ONLY found in the liver , Hexokinase is found in all tissues

Question 10

What are the phases in Glycolysis?

Answer 10

Phase 1: Energy Investment
Phase 2: Energy Pay off

Question 11

Fill in the blank “ _______ is under the influence of Insulin but _______ is NOT under the influence of Insulin.”

Answer 11

Glucokinase & Hexokinase