One Step in the Metabolism of Glucose Is Depicted Below

question 27

Multiple Choice

One step in the metabolism of glucose is depicted below. Which statement best describes how the equilibrium system would respond if the amount of dihydroxyacetone phosphate is decreased?

• A)The system would shift to the left, consuming more dihydroxyacetone phosphate.
• B)The system would shift to the right, producing more dihydroxyacetone phosphate and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate.
• C)The system would shift to the left, producing more fructose 1, 6-bisphosphate.
• D)The system would shift to the right, consuming some glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate and producing more dihydroxyacetone phosphate.

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