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1. The conversion of glucose 6-phosphate to fructose 6-phosphate is readily reversible. What cellular condictions would bias the reaction in the direction of fructose 6-phosphate formation?
2. why is this isomerization critical in subsequent steps?
2. isomerization of glucose 6-phosphate to fructose 6-phosphate is critical due to the fact that Isomerization leading to formation of a keto sugar (Fructose 6 phosphate) from aldo (Glucose 6 phosphate) sugar is necessary for carbanion stabilization in the fourth reaction step.