Once Inside a Cell, Glucose Is Rapidly Phosphorylated to Glucose-6-Phosphate

question 69

Multiple Choice

Once inside a cell, glucose is rapidly phosphorylated to glucose-6-phosphate. What is the main purpose of this phosphorylation?

• A) to keep glucose inside the cell
• B) to form a high-energy compound
• C) to activate PFK-1
• D) to prevent mutarotation

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