Which Protein Will Be Phosphorylated in a Muscle Cell in an Obese

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which protein will be phosphorylated in a muscle cell in an obese individual with elevated serum levels of free fatty acids?

• A) protein kinase C
• B) insulin receptor
• C) IRS1
• D) GLUT1

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