The First and Third Reactions of the Glycolytic Pathway Result

question 129

Multiple Choice

The first and third reactions of the glycolytic pathway result in consumption of ATP.This is an example of a(n)

• A) endergonic reaction.
• B) allosteric reaction.
• C) metabolic pathway.
• D) oxidation reaction.
• E) exergonic reaction.

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