In the metabolic pathway of glycolysis, an intermediate is identified as a ketonic sugar containing only three carbon atoms. Name this molecule.
Q1. In the metabolic pathway of glycolysis, an intermediate is identified as a ketonic sugar containing only three carbon atoms. Name this molecule.
Answer: Dihydroxyacetone
Explanation: Dihydroxyacetone is a keto-triose, while glyceraldehyde is an aldo-triose. Ribulose is a pentose, and glucose is a hexose.