Step 1: Understanding the glycolytic step.
In glycolysis, glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (PGAL) is oxidized and simultaneously phosphorylated to form 1,3-bisphosphoglycerate.
Step 2: Evaluating the options.
(A) PEP to Pyruvate: Incorrect. Only phosphorylation occurs.
(B) 2-PGA to PEP: Incorrect. This involves dehydration.
(C) DHAP to PGAL: Incorrect. This is an isomerization reaction.
(D) PGAL to 1,3-di PGA: Correct. Both oxidation and phosphorylation occur in this step.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (D) PGAL to 1,3-di PGA.