Which Molecule Does Pyruvate Carboxylase Consume in Order to Drive

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which molecule does pyruvate carboxylase consume in order to drive a carboxylation so that PEP carboxykinase could use the energy from decarboxylation to facilitate formation of PEP?

• A)NADH
• B)NADPH
• C)GTP
• D)ATP

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