Question

'Transketolase' catalyses the following reaction

• A. G-3-P + DHAP and Fructose 6 P + G-3-P Reactions
• B. G-3-P + DHAP and Fructose 6 P + G-3-P Reactions
• C. Fructose-6 P + G-3-P and Sedoheptulose - 7-P + G-3-P Reactions
• D. G-3-P + DHAP and Erythrose -4 P + DHAP Reactions

Hint:

Transketolase plays a key role in the pentose phosphate pathway by transferring two-carbon units.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Transketolase catalyzes the transfer of two-carbon units in the pentose phosphate pathway, and one of its reactions involves the conversion of G-3-P (glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate) with DHAP (dihydroxyacetone phosphate) to form erythrose-4-phosphate and DHAP.