wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate is _______.

A
Hexokinase
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
Phosphokinase
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Phosphohexokinase
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Isomerase.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A Hexokinase
Hexokinase converts glucose to glucose 6-phosphate, trapping the glucose molecule inside the cell, thus starting off the process of glycolysis.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
3
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Glycolysis
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon