How Is the Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Reaction Regulated

question 33

Multiple Choice

How is the pyruvate dehydrogenase reaction regulated?

• A) pH and enzyme conformation
• B) pH and the protonation state of the active site
• C) allosteric control and covalent modification
• D) product inhibition

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