Evaluate the role of glutamate in the conversion of oxaloacetate to aspartate during the malate-aspartate shuttle process.

• A. Glutamate converts oxaloacetate directly to alpha-ketoglutarate.
• B. Glutamate donates an amino group to oxaloacetate, forming aspartate.
• C. Glutamate reduces oxaloacetate to NADH.
• D. Glutamate oxidizes oxaloacetate to malate.

Answer: (B)