How does the lower affinity for glucose and higher Vmax of glucokinase compared to hexokinase make glucokinase better at glucose sensing in the beta cells?
A) Glucokinase allows for faster glucose metabolism, leading to quicker insulin release in response to rising blood glucose levels.
B) Glucokinase ensures that glucose is metabolized more efficiently, resulting in better energy production within the beta cells.
C) Glucokinase's lower affinity for glucose allows for more precise detection of small changes in blood glucose concentration.
D) Glucokinase's higher Vmax allows for rapid glucose phosphorylation, facilitating glucose signaling pathways within the beta cells.