Which enzyme catalyzes the phosphorylation of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate?
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Correct answer: Hexokinase
Hexokinase is the enzyme that initiates glycolysis by phosphorylating glucose at the expense of one ATP molecule. This step traps the glucose molecule inside the cell as a charged phosphate ester.
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