Which of the Following Best Describes the Importance of the Citric

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the importance of the citric acid cycle as a central pathway of metabolism?

• A)It allows recovery of energy from carbohydrates only.
• B)It allows recovery of energy from fatty acids only.
• C)It allows recovery of energy from amino acids only.
• D)It allows recovery of energy from several metabolic fuels that are broken down to acetyl-CoA.
• E)A and B

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Definitions:

Echoic Memory

A type of sensory memory that holds auditory information for a few seconds after the sound is made.

Consolidation

The process by which memories become stable in the brain, transforming from a short-term to a long-term state.

Neural Functioning

The operation and activities of neurons, including the transmission of electrical and chemical signals within the brain and throughout the nervous system.

Echoic Memories

A form of sensory memory that retains auditory information for a short period of time.