The reaction of fructose 1,6- bis phosphate to give glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate and dihydroxyacetone phosphate is an example of
A) a reverse aldol condensation.
B) hydrolysis.
C) oxidation.
D) dehydration.

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This reaction is an example of a reverse aldol condensation, where fructose 1,6-bisphosphate is split into two three-carbon molecules, glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate and dihydroxyacetone phosphate, through the action of the enzyme aldolase.

The Reaction of Fructose 1,6- Bis Phosphate to Give Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate