MDCAT Biology MCQ #3300

What is the purpose of the enzyme pyruvate carboxylase in gluconeogenesis?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #3300

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the purpose of the enzyme pyruvate carboxylase in gluconeogenesis?

    • A) To convert pyruvate to acetyl-CoA
    • B) To convert pyruvate to oxaloacetate
    • C) To convert oxaloacetate to phosphoenolpyruvate
    • D) To convert fructose-1,6-bisphosphate to fructose-6-phosphate

    Answer: To convert pyruvate to oxaloacetate

    Explanation: Pyruvate carboxylase catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to oxaloacetate, a key step in gluconeogenesis