The malate-aspartate shuttle allows malate to be exchanged for aspartate acrossthe inner mitochondrial membrane.   (a) Describe the role of the malate-aspartate shuttle in liver cells under HIGHblood glucose conditions. Be sure to explain your answer.   (b) Describe the role of the malate-aspartate shuttle in liver cells under LOW blood + glucose conditions.

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The malate-aspartate shuttle allows malate to be exchanged for aspartate across
the inner mitochondrial membrane.
 
(a) Describe the role of the malate-aspartate shuttle in liver cells under HIGH
blood glucose conditions. Be sure to explain your answer.
 
(b) Describe the role of the malate-aspartate shuttle in liver cells under LOW blood + glucose conditions.
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