Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below.

-It is a good thing that Trevor's diet is adequate in thiamin because he needs it to metabolize _____ through glycolysis and the citric acid cycle.

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Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below.
 
-It is a good thing that Trevor's diet is adequate in thiamin because he needs it to metabolize _____ through glycolysis and the citric acid cycle.

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Thiamin is necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates, specifically glucose, through glycolysis and the citric acid cycle. Fatty acids and amino acids are metabolized through other pathways and lactose is a disaccharide that must be broken down into glucose and galactose before it can be used for energy. Tobacco is not a nutrient and is not metabolized in the body.

Answer Questions Based on the Case Study "Trevor" Information Below