Both Hexokinase and Glucokinase Phosphorylate Glucose

question 45

Essay

Both hexokinase and glucokinase phosphorylate glucose. The function of glucokinase is to phosphorylate glucose in liver cells as a means to regulate blood-sugar levels. Would you expect its K_M to be higher or lower than hexokinase? Explain your answer.

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