4. Triacylglycerols are an important source of energy in germinating seeds. Use a simple Triacylglycerol to illustrate the unique relationship between glyoxylate and the citric acid cycles - importantly indicate the interlinkage of ALL intermediate(s)/product(s) as they enter and exit this process (including the membranes involved), and how this results in providing substrates(s) for gluconeogenesis

4. Triacylglycerols are an important source of energy in germinating seeds. Use a simple Triacylglycerol to illustrate the unique relationship between glyoxylate and the citric acid cycles - importantly indicate the interlinkage of ALL intermediate(s)/product(s) as they enter and exit this process (including the membranes involved), and how this results in providing substrates(s) for gluconeogenesis

Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Biochemistry

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Chapter23: Carbohydrate Metabolism

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Problem 23.82E

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