Which of the Following Is an Essential Feature of the Glyoxylate

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an essential feature of the glyoxylate cycle that is NOT associated with the TCA cycle?

• A)It utilizes condensation of acetyl-CoA with succinate.
• B)It can produce a net synthesis of 4-carbon units,which are TCA cycle intermediates,from acetyl-CoAs.
• C)It occurs in chloroplasts.
• D)Mammals use the glyoxylate cycle for gluconeogenesis.

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