Which Statement About Insulin and the Expression of the Insulin

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which statement about insulin and the expression of the insulin gene is FALSE?

• A)High levels of blood glucose in the pancreas increase the expression of the insulin gene.
• B)Zinc plays a role in gene expression by binding to the insulin receptor.
• C)Chromium plays a role in energy metabolism by increasing insulin's ability to promote glucose uptake by cells.
• D)The binding of a derivative of glucose to a nuclear receptor increases the expression of the insulin gene.

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