What is the significance of fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase in gluconeogenesis?

• A. It converts fructose 1,6-bisphosphate to pyruvate.
• B. It adds a phosphate group to fructose 1,6-bisphosphate.
• C. It converts fructose 1,6-bisphosphate to glucose.
• D. It reverses the action of phosphofructokinase by removing a phosphate group.

Answer: (D)