Homework SourseWhich statement about the interconversion of DHAP to GAP is
Which statement about the interconversion of DHAP to GAP is NOT true?
1. The reaction is an oxidation catalyzed by triose phosphate isomerase.
2. The reaction requires deprotonation on the carbon adjacent to the carbonyl group of DHAP.
4. The reaction proceeds through an enediol intermediate.
***** Someone answered # 2, but it is incorrect! Please can someone help me with this question?
| 1. The reaction is an oxidation catalyzed by triose phosphate isomerase. |
| 2. The reaction requires deprotonation on the carbon adjacent to the carbonyl group of DHAP. |
| 3. The reaction is endergonic. |
| 4. The reaction proceeds through an enediol intermediate. ***** Someone answered # 2, but it is incorrect! Please can someone help me with this question? |
Solution
1. The reaction is an oxidation catalyzed by Triose Phosphate Isomerase (TPI).
TPI act as a catalyst in glycolysis and it is important for energy production. TPI also found in all organism as the enzyme, including animals, insects, fungi and bacteria. Some of the bacteria lack TPI and do not perform glycolysis.
