Which enzyme is responsible for the phosphorylation of hexoses to form hexose phosphate in the pentose phosphate pathway?

A Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
B 6-Phosphogluconate dehydrogenase
C Hexokinase ✓
D Glucokinase

Explanation

Hexokinase is an enzyme that catalyzes the phosphorylation of hexoses to form hexose phosphate, which is then converted into glucose-6-phosphate and can enter the pentose phosphate pathway.

Source

Stryer Biochemistry
Carbohydrate Metabolism Biochemistry Pentose Phosphate Pathway Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high