Which of the Following Concerning the Isomerase Reaction of Glucose-6-Phosphate

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following concerning the isomerase reaction of glucose-6-phosphate to fructose-6-phosphate is correct?

• A)Zn²⁺ is required for activity.
• B)It is a ketose-to-aldose isomerization.
• C)Transferring the carbonyl from C-1 to C-2 creates a new primary alcohol group at C-1.
• D)The reaction is irreversible with a large negative ∆G.

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