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1. A scientist uses the term flux regarding a biochemical pathway. What does
flux mean?: Flux is the rate of flow through a biochemical pathway.
2. A particular pathway breaks down proteins into amino acids. Is this an
anabolic or a catabolic pathway?: Catabolic. This is degradation of a molecule.
3. The acetyl group is connected to CoA to make Acetyl-CoA. A) What specific
atom of CoA connects to the carbon atom on the acetyl group? B) What
nucleotide base is part of CoA?: A) Sulfur B) Adenine
4. Both carbohydrates and lipids are broken down into Acetyl-CoA for further
processing.What pathway does Acetyl-CoA go to next?: Citric Acid Cycle (CAC)
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