Which Citrate Cycle Metabolite Is Used as a Precursor for Heme

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which citrate cycle metabolite is used as a precursor for heme biosynthesis?

• A) "succinyl Co-A"
• B) "oxaloacetate"
• C) "\(\alpha\)-ketoglutarate"
• D) "malate"

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