DUMET Medical DUMET Medical Solved Paper-2010

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    Which one of the following metal ions is essential inside the cell for the metabolism of glucose/synthesis of proteins?

    A)  \[C{{a}^{2+}}\]

    B)  \[M{{g}^{2+}}\]

    C)  \[N{{a}^{+}}\]

    D)  \[{{K}^{+}}\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    \[{{K}^{+}}\] and \[M{{g}^{2+}}\]both are the important intracellular elements. Both play a key role in protein synthesis. However, in glucose metabolism, \[M{{g}^{2+}}\] is more important as it involved in insulin secretion and utilisation. Moreover, it a cofactor for many enzymes involved in glucose metabolism. K^, however, only regulates the glucose metabolism.


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