Answer:
(A) Oxidative metabolism increases
There will be an increase in oxidative metabolism if the following conditions are present;
1. High O2 levels, active PDH
2. High O2 levels, PDK inhibitor present.
(B) Oxidative metabolism is limited
Oxidative metabolism will be limited if the following conditions are given;
1. low O2 levels, inactive PDH
2. high O2 levels, PDK active
3. Low O2 levels, PDK active
Note: PDK is pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase; PDP is pyruvate dehydrogenase phosphatase.
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