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12. Microbial Metabolism - Part 3 of 3

12. Microbial Metabolism - Part 3 of 3

12. Microbial Metabolism / Pentose-Phosphate Pathway / Problem 2

In the metabolic pathway for the synthesis of valine, leucine, and isoleucine, what are the initial reactants and their origins?

A

Pyruvate and Acetyl-CoA; Glycolysis and Citric Acid Cycle

B

Glucose-6-phosphate and Fructose-6-phosphate; Glycolysis

C

Ribose 5-phosphate and PEP; Pentose Phosphate Pathway and Glycolysis

D

Oxaloacetate and Alpha-ketoglutarate; Citric Acid Cycle

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