Which Intermediate Compound(s)in the Citric Acid Cycle Is/are Often Used

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which intermediate compound(s) in the citric acid cycle is/are often used for biosynthetic pathways as well as carbon catabolism?

• A) α-ketoglutarate
• B) oxaloacetate
• C) succinyl-CoA
• D) α-ketoglutarate, oxaloacetate, and succinyl-CoA

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