Hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus is a direct result of:
A. GLUT2 transporter proteins not being able to migrate to the plasma membrane.
B. GLUT3 transporter proteins not being able to form a glucose channel.
C. GLUT1 transporter proteins not being able to form a glucose channel.
D. GLUT4 transporter proteins not being able to migrate to the plasma membrane.
Answer: D
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