Which Metabolic Substrate Can Be Produced from the Carbon Atoms

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which metabolic substrate can be produced from the carbon atoms in the amino acid phenylalanine?

• A)pyruvate
• B)succinyl CoA
• C)acetoacetyl CoA
• D)fumarate

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