Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Degradation of Amino

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the degradation of amino acid carbon "skeletons" is correct?

• A) Each of the 20 standard amino acids gives a different degradation product.
• B) Each of the 20 standard amino acids gives the same degradation product.
• C) All final degradation products are citric acid cycle intermediates.
• D) Some, but not all, final degradation products are citric acid cycle intermediates.

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain genetic information (DNA) organized into genes.

Hemophilia

A genetic disorder causing impaired blood clotting, leading to excessive bleeding from even minor injuries.

Heterozygous

Having two different alleles for a particular gene, one inherited from each parent.

Karyotype

The chromosomal composition of an individual.