Which of the Following Reactions Represents the Gluconeogenic Alternative to the Irreversible

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reactions represents the gluconeogenic alternative to the irreversible reaction of PFK-1 in glycolysis?

• A) fructose-6-P + ADP → fructose + ATP
• B) fructose-6-P + H₂O → fructose + P_i
• C) fructose-1,6-bisphosphate + ADP → fructose-6-P + ATP
• D) fructose-1,6-bisphosphate + H₂O → fructose-6-P + P_i
• E) none of the above

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