Malate dehydrogenase (MD) is used in the aspartate transferase reaction mixture to convert:
A) L-glutamate to alpha oxoglutarate.
B) L-glutamate to L-aspartate.
C) L-malate to L-glutamate.
D) Oxaloacetate to L-malate.

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Malate dehydrogenase (MD) catalyzes the reversible conversion of malate into oxaloacetate using NAD+ as a cofactor, not the conversion of substances as described in the other options.

Malate Dehydrogenase (MD) Is Used in the Aspartate Transferase Reaction