Q.

Which of the following glucose transporters is insulin-dependent    [2019]

1 GLUT IV  
2 GLUT I  
3 GLUT II  
4 GLUT III  

Ans.

(1)

GLUT stands for glucose transport protein channel. They are of different types. Glucose transporter type 4 (GLUTIV) is a protein encoded in humans by the SLC2A4 gene. It is insulin regulated glucose transporter found primarily in adipose tissues and striated muscles.