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Biochemistry General 4c628237

What are the enzymes required for the formation of Phosphoenolpyruvate from Pyruvate?

A
Pyruvate dehydrogenase and Pyruvate carboxylase
B
Lactate Dehydrogenase and Pyruvate Dehydrogenase
C
Pyruvate carboxylase and Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxykinase
D
Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase and Pyruvate Dehydrogenase
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Pyruvate carboxylase and Phosphoenolpyruvate CarboxykinasePyruvate conversion to Phosphoenol pyruvate is a pa of gluconeogenesis, Pyruvate is conveed to Oxaloacetate by Pyruvate Carboxylase, Pyruvate Carboxylase requires Biotin as coenzyme. It uses Carbondioxide in the form of Bicarbonate. It uses ATP as a source of energy.

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