The Glyoxylate Cycle in Plants and Bacteria Can Be Used

question 12

Short Answer

The glyoxylate cycle in plants and bacteria can be used for net carbohydrate synthesis from fat because isocitrate lyase yields glyoxylate and ________ without the loss of two carbons as occurs in the citric acid cycle.

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Definitions:

Consumer Durable Expenditures

Spending on goods that are expected to last for more than three years, such as appliances, vehicles, and furniture.

Corporate Tax Rate

The percentage of a corporation's profits that is paid as tax to the government.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of output or sales, such as rent or salaries.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production or business activity, such as materials and labor expenses.