What is the primary mechanism by which fructose is metabolized in the liver?

A Phosphofructokinase
B Fructokinase ✓
C Aldolase B
D Glucokinase

Explanation

Fructokinase is the primary enzyme responsible for the metabolism of fructose in the liver, where it phosphorylates fructose to form fructose-1-phosphate.

Source

Harper's Biochemistry
Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders Biochemistry Carbohydrate Metabolism Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high