Chapter 23, Problem 23.68P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The structure of glucose-6-phosphate molecule should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Carbohydrates are the most important biomolecules which are composed of certain monomer units. These monomer units are known as monosaccharides. They are poly-hydroxy carbonyl compounds. Glucose is one of the simplest monosaccharide with ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{12}}{\text{O}}_{\text{6}}$ a molecular formula. Carbohydrates play an important role in metabolism and produce energy by involving in different metabolic processes like glycolysis.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The equation for the hydrolysis of glucose-6-phosphate to glucose and HPO₄²- ion.

Concept Introduction:

Carbohydrates are the most important biomolecules which are composed of certain monomer units. These monomer units are known as monosaccharides. They are poly-hydroxy carbonyl compounds. Glucose is one of the simplest monosaccharides with ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{12}}{\text{O}}_{\text{6}}$ a molecular formula. Carbohydrates play an important role in metabolism and produce energy by involving in different metabolic processes like glycolysis.