This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Biochemistry
Pyruvate forms alanine by: 
Select and explain. 
A. Oxidation, B. Transamination, C. Hydroxylation, D. Hydroxylation
B: Transamination
Answer: B: Transamination 
Explanation: Transamination of pyruvate forms alanine. Similarly, transamination of oxaloacetate forms aspaate Ref: Harper 28thedition, chapter 27.