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Which of the following reactions is unique to the process of glycolysis?
a. fructose-1,6-bisphosphate ====> glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate + dihydroxyacetone phosphate
b. 2-phosphoglycerate =====> 3-phosphoglycerate
c. glucose-6-phosphate =====> fructose-6-phosphate
d. phosphoenolpyruvate =====> pyruvate
Correct Option:
d. phosphoenolpyruvate =====> pyruvate
Explanation:
a. fructose-1,6-bisphosphate ====> glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate + dihydroxyacetone phosphate
This is a reversible reaction and is also used in gluconeogenesis.
b. 2-phosphoglycerate =====> 3-phosphoglycerate
This step is reversible, and the enzyme is used again in gluconeogenesis
c. glucose-6-phosphate =====> fructose-6-phosphate
This reaction is reversible and is also used in the gluconeogenesis pathway.
d. phosphoenolpyruvate =====> pyruvate
This reaction is unique to glycolysis.
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