Practice mode Enzymes

An enzyme that converts glucose-6-phosphate into fructose-6-phosphate by rearranging atoms within the molecule is ____.

Correct answer D. an isomerase

Explanation

Isomerases change a molecule into its isomer without adding or removing atoms, as in this step of glycolysis. Atoms are only rearranged; the molecular formula stays the same.

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