MCAT Question of the Day


  • Q:

    Cyclic AMP is a common member of signal transduction pathways. In many cases, cAMP indirectly regulates ATP production. High concentrations of cAMP indicate a high rate of ATP use in the cell. Which of the following is the most likely consequence of high cAMP concentrations in the cell?

     

    A

    increase in the rate of glucose metabolism

    B

    decrease in the rate of glycogen metabolism

    C

    decrease in the rate of ATP production

    D

    increase in the rate of ATP dephosphorylation



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