In the Carboxylation of Pyruvate to Oxaloacetate by the Enzyme

question 25

Multiple Choice

In the carboxylation of pyruvate to oxaloacetate by the enzyme pyruvate carboxylase, acetyl CoA interacts with pyruvate carboxylase as a

• A) substrate.
• B) noncompetitive inhibitor.
• C) homotropic activator.
• D) heterotropic activator.
• E) competitive inhibitor.

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