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STANDARD Botany Glycolysis MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

The enzyme which converts glucose to glucose-6-phosphate is

A

Phosphorylase

B

Glucose-6-phosphate

C

Hexokinase

D

Glucose synthetase

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Hexokinase is the enzyme responsible for catalyzing the conversion of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate in the first step of glycolysis. This reaction is crucial for trapping glucose within the cell and initiating its breakdown.

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