Which of the Following Metabolic Pathways Can Proceed in the Absence

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following metabolic pathways can proceed in the absence of oxygen?

• A) glycolysis
• B) oxidative phosphorylation
• C) Krebs cycle
• D) the breakdown of fatty acids to CO₂ and H₂O
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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