All of the Following Are Reasons Why Glucose Is the Primary

question 40

Multiple Choice

All of the following are reasons why glucose is the primary energy source for cells except

• A)glucose is a small,soluble molecule.
• B)glycogen breakdown occurs very slowly.
• C)glucose can be stored efficiently.
• D)glycogen breakdown involves only a single enzymatic step.
• E)glycolysis does not require oxygen to generate ATP.

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