This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Metabolism of protein and amino acid, Subject name: Biochemistry
Transamination of Aspaate forms 
Select and explain. 
A. Pyruvate, B. Acetly CoA, C. Oxaloacetate, D. Alanine
C: Oxaloacetate
Answer: C: Oxaloacetate 
Explanation: Aspaate on transamination gives rise to Oxaloacetate which initiates the TCA cycle. Aspaate aminotransferase catalyzes the reaction.Ref: Textbook of Biochemistry; DM Vasudevan; 7th edition; Page no: 226