In the Pyruvate Carboxylase Catalyzed Reaction, Bicarbonate Is "Activated" by Attachment

question 17

Multiple Choice

In the pyruvate carboxylase catalyzed reaction, bicarbonate is "activated" by attachment to the ____ of ATP to form ____.

• A) β-phosphate; carbonyl ADP
• B) α-phosphate; carbonyl AMP
• C) α-phosphate; carbonylphosphate
• D) γ-phosphate; carbonylphosphate
• E) γ-phosphate; carbonyl AMP

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