Biotin Deficiency Would Be Expected to Decrease

question 20

Multiple Choice

Biotin deficiency would be expected to decrease

• A) oxidation of palmitate.
• B) gluconeogenesis from alanine.
• C) lactic acid fermentation.
• D) oxidation of pyruvate to CO₂.
• E) ketone degradation.

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