Fluoride which is used in the collection of blood samples for glucose estimation inhibits whch of the following enzyme?
Correct Answer: Enolase
Description: For blood glucose estimation in the laboratory, fluoride is added to the blood to prevent glycolysis by cells by inhibiting enzyme enolase so that blood glucose is correctly estimated. Ref: Harper's Principles of Internal Medicine, 26th Edition, Page 137; Textbook of Biochemistry By Vasudevan, 5th Edition, Pages 58, 87
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