Biochemistry · MilesDown: Biochemistry

Question

The glycolysis enzyme pyruvate kinase is irreversible. This is why in gluconeogenesis, pyruvate must first be converted to ____.

Answer

The glycolysis enzyme pyruvate kinase is irreversible. This is why in gluconeogenesis, pyruvate must first be converted to oxaloacetate before becoming phosphoenolpyruvate.
Gluconeogenesis Pyruvate Carboxylase Complete: The glycolysis enzyme pyruvate kinase is irreversible . This is why in gluconeogenesis , pyruvate must first be…

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