Why is phosphorylation of glucose important?
1 Answer
Nov 25, 2016
There are several important of phosphorylation of glucose.
Explanation:
Glucose 6-phosphate is produced by phosphorylation of glucose on the sixth carbon by the help of enzyme hexokinase, glucokinase in certain cells.
One ATP molecule is consumed in this reaction.
Cells have transport systems built into their membranes for uptake of fuel molecules such as glucose.
