Biomolecules Question 73
73. Which of the following glucose transporters is insulin-dependent?
[2019]
(a) GLUT I
(b) GLUT II
(c) GLUT III
(d) GLUT IV
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Answer : d
Hints & Solutions
(d) GLUT1 and GLUT4 are glucose transport proteins which facilitate glucose transport into insulin-sensitive cells. GLUT1 is insulinindependent and is widely distributed in different tissues. GLUT4 is insulin-dependent and is responsible for the majority of glucose transport into muscle and adipose cells in anabolic conditions.
