Botany-Glycolysis
NEET Botany Glycolysis MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11
Which enzyme is responsible for the phosphorylation of glucose to form glucose-6-phosphate in glycolysis?
A
Hexokinase
B
Invertase
C
Fructokinase
D
Phosphofructokinase
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Hexokinase catalyzes the phosphorylation of glucose to produce glucose-6-phosphate, as stated in the NCERT context. This is an important initial step in the glycolytic pathway.
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