The hydrocarbon skeleton used to form fatty acids, glycerol, and amino acids (when N is added) is derived from

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The hydrocarbon skeleton used to form fatty acids, glycerol, and amino acids is derived from G3P, which is produced during photosynthesis and is a precursor for the biosynthesis of many biomolecules. Starch, sucrose, and cellulose are carbohydrates and do not have hydrocarbon skeletons that can be used to form these biomolecules. Glucose phosphate is also a carbohydrate and is not a direct precursor for the biosynthesis of fatty acids, glycerol, and amino acids.

The Hydrocarbon Skeleton Used to Form Fatty Acids, Glycerol, and Amino