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How many steps in glycolysis are irreversible?

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The correct option is B 3
In metabolic pathways, enzymes catalyzing essentially irreversible reactions are potential sites of control. In glycolysis, the reactions catalyzed by hexokinase, phosphofructokinase, and pyruvate kinase are irreversible.


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