Which of the Following Best Describes the Role of Fructose-2,6-Bisphosphate

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the role of fructose-2,6-bisphosphate (FBP) in liver cells?

• A)It is an intermediate in glycolysis.
• B)It is an intermediate in gluconeogenesis.
• C)It is an intermediate in both glycolysis and gluconeogenesis.
• D)FBP is a potent allosteric activator of phosphofructokinase and an inhibitor of fructose bisphosphatase.
• E)FBP is a potent allosteric activator of fructose bisphosphatase and an inhibitor of phosphofructokinase.

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