Chapter 23, Problem 23.17E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason as to why the conversion of fructose $\text{-6-}$ phosphate to fructose $\text{-1, 6-}$ bisphosphate is sometimes called the “committed step” of glycolysis is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Glycolysis refers to a significant part of the metabolic pathway through which the body obtains energy from carbohydrates. It is a sequence of $10$ reactions, which are catalyzed by different enzymes. In this process, the molecule of glucose is converted into molecules of pyruvate.