NEET Solved Paper 2019 Question 74

Question: Conversion of glucose to glucose-6phosphate, the first irreversible reaction of glycolysis, is catalyzed by- [NEET 5-5-2019]

Options:

A) Enolase

B) Phosphofructokinase

C) Aldolase

D) Hexokinase

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • The enzyme Hexokinase is known to catalyze the conversion of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate. It is an irreversible reaction and requires ATP. It is a part of glycolysis.