Which of the Following Is Absolutely Essential for the Activation

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is absolutely essential for the activation of pyruvate carboxylase?

• A)high concentrations of acetyl-CoA
• B)high levels of oxaloacetate
• C)high levels of TCA cycle intermediates
• D)high levels of citrate

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Definitions:

Glucocorticoids

A class of steroid hormones that play a critical role in regulating metabolism, inflammation, and immune responses in the body.

Glycogen Cascade

A biochemical process involving the breakdown of glycogen into glucose to provide energy for cellular processes.

General Adaptation Syndrome

a theory proposed by Hans Selye that describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Hans Selye

A pioneering Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist who formulated the General Adaptation Syndrome, describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress.