Chemistry - Pyruvate can NOT be used to synthesize: A. Fatty acids B. Acetone C. None of the aforementioned D. Amino Acids E. Ethanol or lactate - A muscle cell is working extremely hard in conditions of low glucose levels and an anaerobic environment. One way to obtain its energy in that state would be: A. by means of glycogenolysis B. stimulating gluconeogenesis in the liver C. All of the above D. by means of lactate dehydrogenase - We should consider the Krebs Cycle important in: A. Anabolism B. None C. Catabolism D. Both

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