A Unique Feature of the Glyoxylate Cycle Is That It

question 73

Multiple Choice

A unique feature of the glyoxylate cycle is that it allows the organisms that possess this pathway to

• A) produce fats from carbohydrates.
• B) produce carbohydrates from fats.
• C) convert acetyl-CoA to pyruvate.
• D) do all of the above.

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Definitions:

New World Monkeys

Primates native to the Americas, including families and species that are often arboreal and have a wide range of sizes and behaviors.

Neander Valley

A valley in Germany where the first fossils of Neanderthals, an extinct species or subspecies of archaic humans, were discovered in the 19th century.

Prehensile Tail

A tail adapted for grasping or holding objects, found in some species of mammals, notably some monkeys.

Primate Suborder

A subdivision within the order Primates, which includes humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians.