Chapter 8, Problem 8RQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The reactions catalyzed by the following enzymes:

a. Aldolase

b. Enolase

c. Hexokinase

d. Amylo-α(1,6)-glucosidase

e. Phosphoglucomutase

Introduction:

Glucose is the primary fuel thatis metabolized inside the body to generate energy in various forms. Glucose enters various metabolic pathways and converts into various intermediates and forms for the transport, storage, and structural components. These reactions and metabolic pathways are catalyzed by certain enzymes.