Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of dihydroxyacetone phosphate to glycerol-3-phosphate in the synthesis of triglycerides?

A Glycerol kinase
B Glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase ✓
C Phosphatidate phosphatase
D Dihydroxyacetone phosphate kinase

Explanation

Glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase catalyzes the reduction of dihydroxyacetone phosphate to glycerol-3-phosphate, which is then used to synthesize triglycerides.

Source

Biochemistry by Stryer
Lipid Metabolism Biochemistry Triglyceride Synthesis Hard MEDICAL Confidence: medium