Identify the reactions that are anaplerotic to the Citric Acid Cycle. Choose all that apply. [mark all correct answers] a. carboxylation of pyruvate to form oxaloacetate b. conversion of glutamate to alpha ketoglutarate c. synthesis of porphyrins from succinyl CoA d. conversion of malate to pyruvate e. synthesis of Succinyl CoA from odd-chain fatty acids
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These reactions are crucial because they ensure that the cycle can continue even when some of the intermediates are removed for other metabolic processes. a. Carboxylation of pyruvate to form oxaloacetate: This is an anaplerotic reaction because it replenishes Show more…
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