Which of the following would you expect to see in a fasting patient who was deficient in glucose -6-phosphatase?
A) hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
B) normal blood sugar levels
C) increased release of glucose by the liver
D) hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)
E) increased gluconeogenesis

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Glucose-6-phosphatase is an enzyme that plays a critical role in glucose metabolism. Its deficiency can lead to an inability to release glucose from glycogen stores in the liver during times of fasting. This can result in hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose levels. Therefore, the expected outcome in a fasting patient deficient in glucose-6-phosphatase would be hypoglycemia (choice D).

Which of the Following Would You Expect to See in a Fasting