Why is it important that glucose be converted to glucose-6-phosphate once glucose enters a cell?

A. This form is easier for cells to metabolize.
B. Glucose can't diffuse out of the cell if it is in this form.
C. The cells can easily excrete this molecule.
D. It becomes a long-term storage molecule for glucose.
E. It can now cross the plasma membrane.


B

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