The NADH Used for the Reduction Reactions During Gluconeogenesis Usually

question 8

Multiple Choice

The NADH used for the reduction reactions during gluconeogenesis usually come from this reaction:

• A) Gylceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase.
• B) Malate dehydrogenase activity in the cytoplasm.
• C) Pyruvate carboxylase activity in the mitochondria.
• D) A variety of reactions which produce NADH in the mitochondria.
• E) None of these, since it is NAD⁺ that is used in gluconeogenesis.

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