What Is the Net Reaction of the Transketolase and Transaldolase

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is the net reaction of the transketolase and transaldolase steps?

• A) 3C₅ 2C₆ + C₃
• B) 2C₅ C₆ + C₄
• C) 3C₅ C₆ + 3C₃
• D) 2C₅ 2C₄ + C₂
• E) None of the answers is correct.

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