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nautica902

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The conversion of pyruvate to oxaloacetate in gluconeogenesis allows which molecules to enter the gluconeogenic pathway?
 A) alcohols
  B) amino acids
  C) monosaccharides
  D) polysaccharides

Question 2

The poison, sodium cyanide, inhibits the enzyme cytochrome c oxidase. Why is ingestion of this poison usually fatal?
 A) It blocks the production of ATP in the cells.
  B) It causes cells to rupture.
  C) It changes membrane permeability allowing important molecules to leave the cell.
  D) It causes changes in the acetyl-coenzyme A molecule.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A





 

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