5 Questions
Which compound is a precursor of several amino acids?
α-ketoglutarate
What is corrected by the addition of CO2 in the citric acid cycle?
Shortage of oxaloacetate
Which compound provides the raw material for fatty acid biosynthesis?
Acetate
Which pathway plays two major roles in the cell: oxidation of organic compounds and biosynthesis of key metabolites?
Citric Acid Cycle
What are drawn off from the glycolytic pathway for biosynthetic needs?
Certain intermediates
Test your knowledge about the role of the citric acid cycle in biosynthesis. This quiz covers the key organic compounds involved and their importance in the production of new cell material.
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