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question 4
1 pts
the starting compound (initial reactant) for glycolysis is:
pyruvate
a and b only
fatty acid
glucose
a, b, and c
Brief Explanations
Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose. Pyruvate is the end - product of glycolysis. Fatty acids are not involved in glycolysis (they are metabolized in other pathways like beta - oxidation). So, the starting compound for glycolysis is glucose.
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