How well do you know Pyruvate?
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Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA?

  • Lactate dehydrogenase
  • Pyruvate kinase
  • Pyruvate dehydrogenase (correct)
  • Pyruvate carboxylase

    • What is the product of the reduction of pyruvate in anaerobic glycolysis?

  • Acetyl-CoA
  • Lactate (correct)
  • Alanine
  • Oxaloacetate

    • Which enzyme catalyzes the carboxylation of pyruvate to oxaloacetate?

  • Pyruvate kinase
  • Lactate dehydrogenase
  • Pyruvate carboxylase (correct)
  • Pyruvate dehydrogenase

    • What is the product of the transamination of pyruvate?

    <p>Alanine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the end product of pyruvate undergoing reduction in fermentation?

    <p>Ethanol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process does pyruvate undergo to become a substrate for gluconeogenesis?

    <p>Carboxylation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process of pyruvate metabolism occurs in the absence of oxygen?

    <p>Reduction to lactate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of pyruvate dehydrogenase in pyruvate metabolism?

    <p>Oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fate of pyruvate in anaerobic conditions?

    <p>Pyruvate undergoes reduction to lactate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA?

    <p>Pyruvate dehydrogenase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process does pyruvate undergo to become a substrate for gluconeogenesis?

    <p>Carboxylation to oxaloacetate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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