Question

Which of the following glucose transporters is insulin-dependent?

• A. GLUT IV
• B. GLUT I
• C. GLUT II
• D. GLUT III

Answer 1

The correct option is A

GLUT IV

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. GLUT IV is the insulin-dependent glucose transporter.
2. Its function is to transport glucose to muscle and adipose tissues under anabolic conditions.

Explanation of the correct options:

Option B:

1. GLUT I is insulin-independent glucose transporter.
2. It is a uniporter.

Option C:

1. GLUT II is insulin-independent glucose transporter.
2. This transporter protein is bidirectional.

Option D:

1. GLUT III is insulin-independent transporter of glucose.
2. It helps in the transport of glucose into the neuron.

Final answer: GLUT IV is insulin-dependent glucose transporter.