Rate of glucose and fructose metabolism

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Anno Domini
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08/04/03 - 08:58 AM

Why is rate of fructose metabolism faster then rate of glucose metabolism?

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08/10/03 - 07:16 PM

1) Its not insulin dependent
2)The trioses from F-1-P bypass PFK

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08/11/03 - 03:59 AM

Absolutely right!

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