Which of the following is a source of carbon skeletons that are used in the synthesis of amino acids?

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All of the choices listed are sources of carbon skeletons that are used in the synthesis of amino acids. Acetyl-CoA is derived from the breakdown of fatty acids or the oxidation of pyruvate. TCA cycle intermediates are produced from the oxidation of acetyl-CoA. Glycolysis intermediates are derived from the breakdown of glucose. All of these pathways contribute to the pool of carbon skeletons that can be used in amino acid synthesis.

Which of the Following Is a Source of Carbon Skeletons