Питання 12 з 30 · Тема: Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism · Biochemistry

Pancreas is known as a mixed gland. Endocrine functions include production of insulin by beta cells. This hormone affects the metabolism of carbohydrates. What is its effect upon the activity of glycogen phosphorylase (GP) and glycogen synthase (GS)?

1. A It inhibits both GP and GS
2. B It activates both GP and GS
3. C It does not affect the activity of GP and GS
4. D It inhibits GP and activates GS
5. E It activates GP and inhibits GS

Правильна відповідь: D. It inhibits GP and activates GS