Choose which statement is true of fructose 1,6-bisphosphate but not of fructose

ID: 79002 • Letter: C

Question

Choose which statement is true of fructose 1,6-bisphosphate but not of fructose 6-phosphate and articulate why you chose this particular statement?

It contains a six-carbon sugar.

It contains a five-carbon sugar.

It contains two phosphate groups.

It contains one phosphate group.

Choose which statement is true of fructose 1,6-bisphosphate but not of fructose 6-phosphate and articulate why you chose this particular statement?

It contains a six-carbon sugar.

It contains a five-carbon sugar.

It contains two phosphate groups.

It contains one phosphate group.

Ans:

Statement which is true of fructose 1,6-biphosphate but not of fructose 6-phosphate and articulate: It contains two phosphate groups.

Explanation:

- Both fructose 1,6-biphosphate and fructose 6 phosphate are six carbon sugar.

- Fructose 6- phosphate contain one phosphate group.

- Fructose 1,6-biphosphate contain two phosphate groups.

- Hence, true statement for fructose 1,6-biphosphate but not of fructose 6-phosphate and articulate is: It contains two phosphate groups.

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