Question

GLUT2 initially transports glucose into the pancreas after eating, allowing insulin to be released into the bloodstream. True or False

Answer 1

The correct answer is - false.

Explanation:

GLUT2 is a glucose transporter that has low affinity but have a large capacity to transport a large amount of the glucose in out or in the cell. It helps in the facilitated diffusion of glucose across the cell membrane.

GLUT2 is a major transporter of the beta cells of the pancreas and its major function is to transport the glucose in between blood and liver to maintain the glucose level in blood.

Thus, the correct answer is - false.