Which of the following can undergo metabolic conversion to acetyl CoA and enter the citric acid cycle?
A)glucose
B)fatty acids
C)protein
D)All apply.

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Glucose can enter the citric acid cycle through glycolysis, producing pyruvate, which in turn is converted to acetyl CoA. Fatty acids can also produce acetyl CoA through beta-oxidation, which occurs in the mitochondria. Proteins can also enter the citric acid cycle, but must be converted to their constituent amino acids before they can be metabolized and converted to acetyl CoA. Therefore, all choices apply.

Which of the Following Can Undergo Metabolic Conversion to Acetyl