The conversion of pyruvate to phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) in gluconeogenesis
A) requires the net input of two equivalents of NADH.
B) occurs in two steps and is catalyzed by the enzymes pyruvate carboxylase and phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase.
C) is a thermodynamically spontaneous reaction that gives rise to a stable product.
D) requires lactate as a precursor.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q24: In the reaction catalyzed by pyruvate carboxylase
Q25: The hormone insulin activates phosphofructokinase 2 (2PFK2).This
Q26: The first two reactions of gluconeogenesis are
Q27: The regulated reactions of gluconeogenesis have/are
A) large
Q28: Two moles of pyruvate molecules running through
Q30: Which pathway is opposite to gluconeogenesis?
A) TCA
Q31: How many of the 10 glycolysis reactions
Q32: Which correctly describes the role of the
Q33: How many moles of NADH are required
Q34: Cytoplasmic levels of NADH must be maintained
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents