NEET2015BotanyRespiration in PlantsActual
Which enzyme helps in transfer of phosphate group from ATP to a carbohydrate?
Options
- APhosphatase
- BATPase
- CPhosphorylase
- DCatalase
Correct answer
C. Phosphorylase
Step-by-step solution
Transfer of phosphate group from ATP to a carbohydrate is referred to as phosphorylation and is carried out in the presence of phosphorylase enzymes. E.g., glucose (a carbohydrate) is phosphorylated to glucose-6-phosphate by ATP in the presence of enzyme hexokinase or glucokinase and Mg ²⁺ .