Which of the following biomolecules is common
to respiration-mediated breakdown of fats,
carbohydrates and proteins?
(a) Glucose-6-phosphate
(b) Fructose 1, 6-bisphosphate
(c) Pyruvic acid
(d) Acetyl CoA

1 Answer

Answer :

d) Acetyl CoA

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