Hexokinase Catalyzes the First Step of Glycolysis,which Occurs in the Cell

question 86

Essay

Hexokinase catalyzes the first step of glycolysis,which occurs in the cell cytoplasm.The protocol for an in vitro enzyme activity assay of hexokinase suggests that the assay is carried out at a pH of 7.4.Predict what may occur if the assay is carried out at a pH of 8.8 instead.Explain your reasoning.

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