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    Question

    Hexokinase is ___________ dependent

    enzyme.
    A Magnesium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B sodium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Iron Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Zinc Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Hexokinase is a magnesium-dependent enzyme that catalyzes the phosphorylation of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate in the presence of ATP. Magnesium acts as a cofactor, stabilizing the ATP molecule and facilitating the transfer of the phosphate group.

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