Which Intermediate Is Shared by the Urea Cycle and the Citric

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which intermediate is shared by the urea cycle and the citric acid cycle?

• A) citrulline
• B) argininosuccinate
• C) aspartate
• D) malate

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Definitions:

Androgen Binding Protein

A protein that binds androgens (male hormones), facilitating their transport within the body, particularly within the testes and blood.

Luteinizing Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a key role in controlling the function of the ovaries in women and the testes in men.

Inhibin

A hormone secreted by the gonads that inhibits the production of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) by the pituitary gland.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the corpus luteum that prepares the endometrium for the potential of pregnancy after ovulation.