Which Statement Is FALSE Regarding the Synthesis of Glycine from 3-Phosphoglycerate

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which statement is FALSE regarding the synthesis of glycine from 3-phosphoglycerate (3PG) ?

• A) Oxidation of 3PG creates an \(\alpha\)-keto acid.
• B) Pyridoxal phosphate is a required cofactor for this process.
• C) The uncommon amino acid phosphoserine is an intermediate in the process.
• D) A dehydration reaction produces glycine from serine.
• E) A phosphatase catalyzes one of the reaction steps.

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