👉 Jukes is a scientific term used in the field of biochemistry. It refers to a type of enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of one molecule of sugar (glucose) into two molecules of fructose, which then undergoes an additional step involving a hydrolysis reaction. This process occurs during glycolysis and is crucial for the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Jukes enzymes are found in many types of cells throughout the body, including muscle, liver,