Which of the following carbohydrates is converted into fructose-6-phosphate by the enzyme hexokinase?

A Glucose ✓
B Fructose
C Galactose
D Mannose

Explanation

Hexokinase is an enzyme that phosphorylates hexoses (six-carbon sugars) to form hexose phosphate. Glucose is converted into glucose-6-phosphate, which can then be converted into fructose-6-phosphate by the enzyme phosphoglucose isomerase.

Source

Bergmann Biochemistry
Carbohydrate Metabolism Biochemistry Glycolysis Easy MEDICAL Confidence: high