What Is the Fate of Oxaloacetate When It Is Not

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is the fate of oxaloacetate when it is not used in the citrate cycle?

• A) cholesterol synthesis
• B) heme synthesis
• C) amino acid synthesis
• D) gluconeogenesis

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