Answer to Question #261743 in Biochemistry for James

Question

43. An individual has a genetic deficiency that prevents the

production of glucokinase. Following a carbohydrate meal,

do you expect blood glucose levels to be high, low, or about

normal? What organ accumulates glycogen under these

circumstances?

Answer 1

blood glucose levels will be low

Glycogen is accumulated in the liver primarily during the postprandial period and in the skeletal muscle predominantly after exercise.