What is the role of enolase in glycolysis?

• A. Enolase catalyzes the conversion of fructose-6-phosphate to fructose-1,6-bisphosphate.
• B. Enolase catalyzes the conversion of 2-phosphoglycerate to phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) with the release of water.
• C. Enolase converts glucose to glucose-6-phosphate.
• D. Enolase is responsible for the conversion of pyruvate to lactate.

Answer: (B)