If an Amino Acid's Degradation Pathway Leads to α -Ketoglutarate

question 68

Multiple Choice

If an amino acid's degradation pathway leads to α -ketoglutarate, is it glucogenic?

• A) Yes.
• B) No.
• C) Only if the organism has a glyoxylate pathway.
• D) Only if the organism does not have a glyoxylate pathway.

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