Each of the Following Metabolic Intermediates Is a Precursor to One

question 57

Multiple Choice

Each of the following metabolic intermediates is a precursor to one or more amino acids except

• A)fumarate.
• B)α-ketoglutarate.
• C)oxaloacetate.
• D)3-phosphoglycerate.
• E)pyruvate.

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