Question

Which of the following synthesis is decreased (or stopped) when the blood glucose levels are high?

(a) gluconeogenesis

(b) triglyceride

(c) glycogen

(d) glucagon

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This interesting question is from Cell Signaling and Signal Transduction in portion Cell Signaling and Signal Transduction of Cell Biology

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) gluconeogenesis

The explanation is: When the blood sugar levels are high, the uptake of glucose and synthesis of glycogen and triglycerides increases while the gluconeogenesis is decreased. Gluconeogenesis is the process of synthesis of glucoses from non-sugar substrates such as pyruvate.