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Conversion of glucose to glucose6phosphate the first irreversible reaction

Conversion of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate, the first irreversible reaction of glycolysis, is catalyzed by

Options

(a) Hexokinase
(b) Enolase
(c) Phosphofructokinase
(d) Aldolase

Correct Answer:

Hexokinase

Explanation:

Hexokinase catalyse the conversion of Glucose to Glucose-6 phosphate. It is the first step of activation phase of glycolysis.

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