When Glycerol Is Converted to Glucose Via Gluconeogenesis in Germinating

question 25

Multiple Choice

When glycerol is converted to glucose via gluconeogenesis in germinating seeds, the first glycolytic intermediate formed is:

• A) 1,3-bisphosphoglycerate.
• B) dihydroxyacetone phosphate.
• C) glycerol 1,3-bisphosphate.
• D) glycerol 3-phosphate.
• E) ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate.

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