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In which of the following form, glycerol can enter the cell as a cellular substrate?
BiologyRespiration in PlantsNEET
Options:
  • A PGA
  • B Pyruvate
  • C PGAL
  • D PEP
Solution:
2710 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: PGAL
Fats would need to be broken down into glycerol and fatty acids first. If fatty acids were to be respired they would first be degraded to acetyl CoA and enter the pathway. Glycerol would enter the pathway after being converted to PGAL.

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