What Might Be the Outcome of a Mutation That Causes

question 72

Multiple Choice

What might be the outcome of a mutation that causes the adiponectin receptor to be constitutively activated?

• A) very low levels of GLUT4 in muscle cell membranes
• B) high levels of acetyl-CoA carboxylase activity
• C) insulin resistance
• D) highly activated AMPK

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