Which of the following is anaplerotic reaction:: (A) Conversion of Pyruvate to Lactic acid, (B) Conversion of Pyruvate to Oxaloacetate, (C) Conversion of Pyruvate to Acetyl CoA, (D) Conversion of Pyruvate to Acetaldehyde
Answer is B. ANAPLEUROTIC reactions reactions which synthesize TCA intermediates. Conversion of pyruvate to Oxaloacetate -most impoant anaplerotic reaction.