Another step in gluconeogenesis (see Problem 17.31) is the conversion of oxaloacetate to phosphoenolpyruvate by decarboxylation phosphorylation.

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Another step in gluconeogenesis (see Problem 17.31) is the conversion of oxaloacetate to phosphoenolpyruvate by decarboxylation phosphorylation. Tell what kind of reaction is occurring, and suggest a mechanism.image


Problem 17.31

One of the steps in the gluconeogenesis pathway for synthesizing glucose in the body is the reaction of pyruvate with CO2 to yield oxaloacetate. Tell what kind of reaction is occurring, and suggest a mechanism.

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