Which one of the following metabolic intermediates is common to glycolysis, nucleotide synthesis, and glycogen synthesis?

(A) Citrate
(B) Oxaloacetate
(C) Glucose 6-phosphate
(D) Glycerol 3-phosphate

SouravAugust 18, 2024

Answer

Answer: (C) Glucose 6-phosphate

Explanation:
Glucose 6-phosphate is a key intermediate in glycolysis, is used in the pentose phosphate pathway (which contributes to nucleotide synthesis), and is also a precursor for glycogen synthesis.

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