Copper (Cu)is Considered a Micronutrient

question 95

True/False

Copper (Cu)is considered a micronutrient.
Blooms Level: 1.Remember
Learning Outcome: 03.03.02 Distinguish macroelements (macronutrients)from micronutrients (trace elements)and provide examples of each
Section: 03.03

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Definitions:

Acetyl CoA

A molecule that plays a key role in metabolism, serving as a substrate for the Krebs cycle in energy production.

Oxaloacetate

A four-carbon molecule that plays a significant role in the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) and gluconeogenesis.

Glycolysis

A metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose to pyruvate, releasing energy and forming ATP and NADH, occurring in the cytosol of cells.

Citric Acid Cycle

A sequence of biochemical processes undergone by every organism that uses oxygen to produce energy by oxidizing acetate, which comes from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.