The function of the aldolase enzyme during respiration is to catalyze the conversion of fructose-$1,6$-bisphosphate into phosphoglyceraldehyde and dihydroxyacetone phosphate. What is the specific role of aldolase in this reaction?

  • A
    Reduction
  • B
    Oxidation
  • C
    Cleavage
  • D
    All the above

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