Assuming That Gluconeogenesis Was Active in a Mammalian Liver, Under

question 29

Multiple Choice

Assuming that gluconeogenesis was active in a mammalian liver, under what conditions would PEPCK have more activity in the mitochondria than in the cytosol?

• A)the activity of pyruvate carboxylase was very low
• B)high levels of malate were being transported out of the mitochondria
• C)lactate was serving as the primary carbon source for gluconeogenesis
• D)glycerol was serving as the primary carbon source for gluconeogenesis
• E)none of the above

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