Alaska Science Grade 10 Practice Questions - Alaska Science Assessment, Grade 10 Exam

Question Number 5


A researcher measures glucose uptake in identical cells with and without insulin. | Condition | Mean glucose uptake (relative units) | | No insulin | 12 | | Insulin present | 48 | Which cellular process BEST explains the increase?
✔ Correct Answer:
Insulin signaling increases the number of glucose transporters in the membrane