Biochemistry The uptake of glucose by the liver increases following a carbohydrate meal because A There is increase in phosphorylation of glucose by glucokinase B GLUT-2 is stimulated by insulin C Glucokinase has a low Km for glucose. D Hexokinase in liver has a high affinity for glucose 💡 Explanation The uptake of glucose by the liver increases following a carbohydrate meal because ✓ Correct Answer: A. There is increase in phosphorylation of glucose by glucokinase