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

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Definitions:

Auditory Projection Area

The part of the brain responsible for processing auditory information, primarily located in the temporal lobes.

Perseveration

The repetitive and continuous focus on a single idea, response, or task, even in the face of changing circumstances or new information.

Prefrontal Cortex

A region in the frontal lobes of the brain associated with decision making, social behavior, personality expression, and moderating complex cognitive behavior.

Impulses

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