Which Statement Is TRUE Regarding Tyrosine Catabolism

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE regarding tyrosine catabolism?

• A) The first step in catabolism of tyrosine is reduction to phenylalanine.
• B) Tyrosine can be considered solely glucogenic.
• C) Atoms from tyrosine's sidechain enter the citric acid cycle as fumarate.
• D) All of the statements are true.
• E) None of the statements is true.

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