What Reaction Is Catalyzed by Aldolase

question 17

Multiple Choice

What reaction is catalyzed by aldolase?

• A) isomerization of DHAP to GAP
• B) ligation of GAP and DHAP
• C) reversible cleavage of F-1,6-BP to DHAP and GAP
• D) cleavage of DHAP to GAP
• E) irreversible aldol condensation of DHAP and GAP

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