Which of the following pathways is a part of the common catabolic pathway?

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The common catabolic pathway refers to the breakdown of glucose to produce energy through cellular respiration. This pathway includes both the citric acid cycle and the oxidative phosphorylation pathway. Therefore, choice C is the best answer. Choice A is incorrect as it only refers to the citric acid cycle, and choice B is incorrect as it only refers to the oxidative phosphorylation pathway. Choice D is also incorrect, as at least one of the pathways mentioned (i.e. citric acid cycle or oxidative phosphorylation) is a part of the common catabolic pathway.

Which of the Following Pathways Is a Part of the Common