The Use of Pyruvate Carboxylase to Convert Pyruvate into Oxaloacetate

question 34

True/False

The use of pyruvate carboxylase to convert pyruvate into oxaloacetate is a step unique to gluconeogenesis compared to the Embden-Meyerhof pathway.

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Definitions:

Cartilage

A flexible, rubbery connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including the joints, ear, and nose, that provides support and reduces friction.

Deltoid

A large, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint that is responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion.

Abducts

Refers to the movement of a body part away from the central axis or midline of the body.

Triangle

A polygon with three edges and three vertices, the simplest form of polygon in geometry.