A heterotrophic cell encodes both the Pyruvate Carboxylase enzyme and the enzymes of the Glyoxylate Bypass. Contrast the reactions leading to oxaloacetate via both mechanisms, starting with PEP. In environments with low organic carbon, which reaction(s) would be favored for carrying out anaplerosis and why.
Glyoxylate cycle would be favourable in low carbon environment.
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