Which Intermediate Compound(s) in the Citric Acid Cycle Is/are Often

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which intermediate compound(s) in the citric acid cycle is/are often used for biosynthetic pathways as well as carbon catabolism?

• A) only α-ketoglutarate
• B) only oxaloacetate
• C) only succinyl-CoA
• D) α-ketoglutarate, oxaloacetate, and succinyl-CoA

---

Definitions:

Fever Production

The body's response to infection or illness, involving an increase in body temperature to help fight pathogens.

Capillary Permeability

The ability of substances to pass through the tiny blood vessels known as capillaries, either entering or exiting the bloodstream.

Chemotaxis

Attraction of living protoplasm (cells) to chemical stimuli.

Vasodilation

Increased diameter of blood vessels.