The Reaction in Which Malate Is Oxidized to Oxaloacetate Is

Multiple Choice

The reaction in which malate is oxidized to oxaloacetate is not thermodynamically favored. It takes place because

A) it is coupled to ATP hydrolysis.
B) it involves substrate-level phosphorylation.
C) the product is continuously used up in the next reaction of the cycle, which is thermodynamically favored.
D) it is coupled to a strong reduction.