MHT CET Medical202626 April 2026Morning ShiftBiologyRespiration in PlantsActual
Which one of the following conversion in glycolysis shows formation of water molecules from the substrate?
Options
- AFructose 6 phosphate Fructose 1,6 diphosphate
- BPhosphoenolpyruvate Pyruvic acid
- C2 Phosphoglycerate 2 Phosphoenolpyruvate
- DGlyceraldehyde 3 phosphate 1,3 diphosphoglycerate
Correct answer
C. 2 Phosphoglycerate 2 Phosphoenolpyruvate
Step-by-step solution
In glycolysis, the conversion of 2-phosphoglycerate to phosphoenolpyruvate is catalyzed by the enzyme enolase. This step involves the elimination of a water molecule (dehydration) from 2-phosphoglycerate to form the enol structure of phosphoenolpyruvate. Therefore, the formation of a water molecule occurs during the conversion of 2-phosphoglycerate to phosphoenolpyruvate. Answer: 2 Phosphoglycerate 2 Phosphoenolpyruvate