An Extract of Adipose (Fat) Tissue Can Metabolize Glucose to CO₂

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An extract of adipose (fat) tissue can metabolize glucose to CO₂. When glucose labeled with ¹⁴C in either C-1 or C-6 was added to the extract, ¹⁴CO₂ was released with the time courses shown below. What is the major path of glucose oxidation in this extract? Explain how you reached this conclusion.

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