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Which enzyme helps in transfer of phosphate group from ATP to a carbohydrate?

(a) Phosphatase

(b) ATPase

(c) Phosphorylase

(d) Catalase

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Correct option (c) Phosphorylase

Explanation:

Transfer of phosphate group from ATP to a carbohydrate is referred to as phosphorylation and is carried out in the presence of phosphorylation enzymes. E.g., qlucose (a carbohydrate) is phosphorylated to glucose 6-phosphate by ATP in the presence of enzyme hexokinase or glucokinase and Mg2+.

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