What reaction is catalyzed by aldolase?
A) isomerization of DHAP to GAP
B) hydrolysis of either GAP or DHAP
C) reversible cleavage of F-1,6-BP to DHAP and GAP
D) cleavage of DHAP to GAP
E) irreversible aldol condensation of DHAP and GAP

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Aldolase catalyzes the reversible cleavage of fructose 1,6-bisphosphate (F-1,6-BP) into dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (GAP) in glycolysis.

What Reaction Is Catalyzed by Aldolase