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question the first enzyme in glycolysis _. answer isomerizes the 6 - ca…

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the first enzyme in glycolysis _.
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isomerizes the 6 - carbon ring so it is a symmetrical molecule
transfers electrons from the carbon molecule to nad*
splits the 6 - carbon ring into two 3 - carbon rings
adds a phosphate from atp to the carbon ring
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Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Glycolysis begins with hexokinase (or glucokinase in the liver) which phosphorylates glucose. This phosphorylation uses a phosphate from ATP. The first step is the addition of a phosphate group from ATP to the glucose (a 6 - carbon molecule).

Answer:

adds a phosphate from ATP to the carbon ring