The catabolism of proteins produces smaller species which then enter the citric acid cycle. How many carbon atoms are in these smaller species?

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The catabolism of proteins results in amino acids, which are then deaminated to produce intermediates that can enter the citric acid cycle. These intermediates typically have either 2 carbon atoms (like acetyl-CoA) or 4 carbon atoms (like oxaloacetate or succinyl-CoA).

The Catabolism of Proteins Produces Smaller Species Which Then Enter