Asked in PMC Practice Test 9 (2021) 2021Moderate

_ enzyme catalyzes the conversion of hexoses to 6-phosphate derivatives.

Correct answer: A. Hexokinase

  • A. Hexokinase
  • B. Glucokinase
  • C. Fructokinase
  • D. Malonic acid

Explanation

Hexokinase is an enzyme that is used in a glycolysis process. It catalyzes the reaction by phosphorylating glucose into glucose-6-phosphate. The answer is A.

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