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What is the primary function of the first stage in energy generation from food?
To break down large molecules into smaller units
Which molecules play a central role in metabolism in the second stage of energy generation from food?
Sugars, fatty acids, glycerol, and several amino acids
What is the function of acetyl CoA in the third stage of energy generation from food?
To bring the breakdown products of proteins, sugars, and fats into the citric acid cycle
Where does the complete oxidation of acetyl CoA take place?
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What is the main focus of the first stage of energy generation from food?
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Which stage of energy generation from food involves converting numerous small molecules into acetyl CoA?
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