The Biosynthesis of Amino Acids Requires Starting Intermediates from Which

question 21

Multiple Choice

The biosynthesis of amino acids requires starting intermediates from which of these pathways?

• A)glycolysis only
• B)the TCA cycle only
• C)glycolysis and TCA cycle
• D)the pentose phosphate pathway and glycolysis
• E)glycolysis,TCA cycle,and the pentose phosphate pathway

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Definitions:

Income

The financial gains, typically recurring, from employment or returns on investments.

Normal Good

A type of good for which demand increases as the income of consumers increases, reflecting a direct relationship between income and demand.

Complements

Goods or services that are used together, where the use or consumption of one enhances the value or demand of the other.

Inferior Good

An inferior good is a type of product that sees an increase in demand as consumers’ income decreases, contrary to what is observed with normal goods.