MDCAT Biology MCQ #626

What is the primary function of the enzyme pyruvate kinase in glycolysis?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #626

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the primary function of the enzyme pyruvate kinase in glycolysis?

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

    Answer: To convert phosphoenolpyruvate into pyruvate

    Explanation: Pyruvate kinase catalyzes the conversion of phosphoenolpyruvate into pyruvate, generating ATP.