Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

by Tortora, Gerard J.

Published by Wiley

ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6

ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 25 - Metabolism and Nutrition - Figure 25.11 - Page 952: 2

Answer

They lack the enzyme phosphatase.

Work Step by Step

This enzyme is necessary to remove phosphate (PO4) from glucose/glucose-PO4.

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