Q. 18.25 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

What three carbon intermediates are formed when $fructose 1,6 bisphosphate$splits.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

$DHAP and glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate$ are the intermediates formed.

Step 1: Given Information

We need to find the intermediates when $fructose 1,6 biosphosphate$splits.

Step 2: Explanation

We know that $fructose-1,6-bisphosphate$ splits in two, forming two three-carbon molecules called  $DHAP and glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate$.