_enzyme catalyses the conversion of hexoses to 6-phosphate derivatives.

Correct answer: A. Hexokinase

  • A. Hexokinase
  • B. Glucose kinase
  • C. Fructose kinase
  • D. Malonic acid

Explanation

The enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of hexoses to 6-phosphate derivatives is hexokinase. Malonic acid is not an enzyme, and glucose kinase and fructose kinase are enzymes that catalyze the conversion of glucose and fructose to 6-phosphate derivatives, respectively.

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