Which of the metabolites is common to re...

Which of the metabolites is common to respiration-mediated breakdown of fats, carbohydrates and proteins?

A

Glucose-6-phosphate

B

Fructose1, 6-bisphosphate

C

Pyruvic acid

D

Acetyl CoA

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The correct Answer is:

C

Pyruvic acid is intermediate compound which is produced during oxidation of all types of respiratory substrates carbohydrates, fats, proteins

* option (4) Acetyl CoA may also be answer but more appropriate is pyruvic acid as it formed directly by all these respiratory substrates.

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