Essential Biochemistry - Protein Metabolism (Section 7 - No. 27)
Which of the following is a characteristic of the degradation of branched-chain amino acids?
They are all converted to glucose.
They are metabolized via the urea cycle.
They involve the formation of ketone bodies.
They produce the same intermediates as the citric acid cycle.
Explanation
The degradation of branched-chain amino acids can lead to ketone body formation.
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