Glycolysis

Question 1

Transporter GLUT 1

Answer 1

• in Most tissues
• basal Glucose uptake

Question 2

Transporter GLUT 2

Answer 2

• in liver, intestine, pancreatic ß-cells
• high-capacity Glucose uptake

Question 3

Transporter GLUT 3

Answer 3

• in brain
• neuronal Glucose uptake (low concentrations)

Question 4

Transporter GLUT 4

Answer 4

• in muscle, adipose tissue, heart
• Insulin-dependent Glucose uptake (when Glucose high)

Question 5

Transporter GLUT 5

Answer 5

• in small intestine
• fructose uptake