Definition

An enzyme that helps convert glucose into glucose-6-phosphate, mainly found in the liver and pancreas, and plays a key role in regulating blood sugar levels.

Example

Glucokinase is essential for maintaining normal glucose levels in the body.

Conversation

I just read about how glucokinase plays a role in glucose metabolism.

Oh really? I’ve heard the term, but I'm not sure what it does exactly.

Basically, it helps convert glucose into a form that our body can use more easily.

That sounds important, especially for managing blood sugar levels!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Glucokinase is formed from "gluco-" (from Greek "glukus", meaning sweet) and "kinase" (from Greek "kinasis", meaning movement or to move). The term refers to an enzyme that facilitates the movement or conversion of glucose, which is a sweet sugar, in the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sweet' ('gluco-') and 'movement' ('kinase') to remember that glucokinase is an enzyme that helps move or convert sweet glucose in the body.

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