What Molecule Is the Precursor for the Biosynthesis of Serine $\alpha$

question 20

Multiple Choice

What molecule is the precursor for the biosynthesis of serine, cysteine, and glycine?

• A) pyruvate
• B) oxaloacetate
• C) \(\alpha\)-ketoglutarate
• D) glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate
• E) 3-phosphoglycerate

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