In the Vertebrate Liver, Which Major Regulatory Point Is Bypassed

question 37

Multiple Choice

In the vertebrate liver, which major regulatory point is bypassed during fructose metabolism, often leading to conversion of excess fructose into fat?

• A)hexokinase
• B)phosphofructokinase
• C)glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase
• D)pyruvate kinase
• E)none of the above

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