Multiple choice

Which of the following amino acids is obtained from pyruvate if aminotransferases isolated from Bacillus megaterium are used for the amination of α-keto acids to produce L-amino acids?

  1. L-phenylalanine

  2. L-alanine

  3. L-leucine

  4. L-tyrosine

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B Correct answer
Explanation

L-alanine is obtained from pyruvate by the reaction L-glutamate + pyruvate ⇌ α-ketoglutarate + L-alanine.