Which of the following is correct regarding pyrimidine synthesis? A)carbamoyl phosphate + PRPP aspartate + P_i + dihydroorotate B)carbamoyl phosphate + aspartate + quinone Orotate + P_i + H₂O + reduced quinone C)dihydroorotate + quinone orotate + reduced quinine D)A and C E)None of the above

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In pyrimidine synthesis, carbamoyl phosphate and aspartate combine to form orotate, which is then converted into a pyrimidine nucleotide. This process involves the reduction of quinone to reduced quinone, making option B correct.

Which of the Following Is Correct Regarding Pyrimidine Synthesis