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Biochemistry Enzymes 5b89e0fb

In RBC the enzyme deficient is

A
Hexokinase
B
Phosphofructokinase
C
Pyruvate kinase
D
Glycerol kinase
High-Yield Explanation
Pyruvate kinase is an enzyme that helps Cells turn sugar(glucose) into energy (Called Adenosine Triphsphate,ATP) in a process called glycolysis . Red cells rely on this process for energy and so, pyruvate kinase deficiency leads to a deficiency in energy and to premature red cell destruction .

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