The amino acids Ala,Cys,Gly,Ser,and Thr are all degraded to the metabolic intermediate ___ and are considered ____.

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The amino acids Ala, Cys, Gly, Ser, and Thr are all degraded to pyruvate, which is a glucogenic intermediate. Glucogenic amino acids can be converted into glucose through gluconeogenesis, while ketogenic amino acids can be converted into ketone bodies. Since pyruvate is a glucogenic intermediate and not a ketogenic intermediate, choices A, B, D, and E are all incorrect.

The Amino Acids Ala,Cys,Gly,Ser,and Thr Are All Degraded to the Metabolic