All Are Characteristic of Fructose Bisphosphate Aldolase in Animal Tissues

question 39

Multiple Choice

All are characteristic of fructose bisphosphate aldolase in animal tissues EXCEPT:

• A) It belongs to the lyase class of enzymes.
• B) The reaction is reversible in erythrocytes (ΔG is very small).
• C) It is a Class II aldolase.
• D) The mechanism involves formation of a Schiff base with an active-site lysine side-chain.
• E) The products are an aldotriose phosphate and a ketotriose phosphate.

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