Which Compound Is NOT an Intermediate Between Mevalonate and Squalene

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which compound is NOT an intermediate between mevalonate and squalene?

• A)geranyl pyrophosphate
• B)isopentenyl pyrophosphate
• C)pyridoxal phosphate
• D)farnesyl pyrophosphate

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Definitions:

Isotonic Contraction

A type of muscle contraction in which the muscle changes length while the tension remains constant, enabling movement.

Muscle Fibers

The elongated, narrow cells composing muscles, which can contract to facilitate movement.

Isotonic Eccentric Contraction

A type of muscle contraction in which the muscle lengthens under tension, such as lowering a weight slowly.

Tension

The state of being stretched tight or the mental or emotional strain.