You are studying a patient with an unusual metabolic defect resulting in abnormal glucose metabolism. You have determined that the patient has very low levels of phosphofructokinase_ and fructose ,_bisphosphate. Which of the following would you predict?

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Phosphofructokinase and fructose-bisphosphate are both key enzymes in the glycolytic pathway. Their low levels would lead to a decrease in glycolysis and an increase in gluconeogenesis, as the body tries to compensate for the lack of energy production via glucose breakdown. This would result in a decreased rate of glycolysis and an increased rate of gluconeogenesis. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

You Are Studying a Patient with an Unusual Metabolic Defect