MDCAT Biology MCQ #622

In the process of glycolysis, what is the primary function of the enzyme phosphoglycerate kinase?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #622

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In the process of glycolysis, what is the primary function of the enzyme phosphoglycerate kinase?

    • A) To convert 1,3-bisphosphoglycerate into 3-phosphoglycerate
    • B) To convert glucose-6-phosphate into glucose-1-phosphate
    • C) To convert pyruvate into acetyl-CoA
    • D) To convert phosphoenolpyruvate into pyruvate

    Answer: To convert 1,3-bisphosphoglycerate into 3-phosphoglycerate

    Explanation: Phosphoglycerate kinase catalyzes the conversion of 1,3-bisphosphoglycerate into 3-phosphoglycerate, generating ATP.