What is the primary role of the enzyme aldolase in glycolysis?
A
To convert fructose-1,6-bisphosphate into glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate and dihydroxyacetone phosphate
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B
To convert glucose-6-phosphate into fructose-6-phosphate
C
To convert pyruvate into acetyl-CoA
D
To convert phosphoenolpyruvate into pyruvate
Explanation
Aldolase is an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate into glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate and dihydroxyacetone phosphate in the glycolytic pathway.
Source
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Biochemistry
Glycolysis
Medium
MEDICAL
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