Question
What is the difference between hexokinase and glucokinase?
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Hexokinase and glucokinase are enzymes that catalyze the phosphorylation of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate, but they differ in their distribution, affinity, regulation, and physiological roles. Hexokinase is found in most tissues of the body, especially muscle and brain, and has a low Km, indicating a high affinity for glucose,
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