Q. Pyruvate + ATP $\overset{\ \ y\ \ }{\rightarrow}PEP + AMP + H_{3}PO_{4}$ Identify-$y$ in the given reaction and choose the correct option
A) Phosphopyruvate dikinase
B) Phosphopyruvate monokinase
C) Phosphopyruvate dikinase
D) Phosphopyruvate dehydrogenase
Explanation
Regeneration of PEP takes place in mesophyll cells by the action of phosphopyruvate kinase Pyruvate + ATP $\underset{Kinase}{\overset{\ Phosphopyruvate\ }{\rightarrow}}PEP + AMP + H_{3}PO_{4}$
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