When intermediates of the citric acid cycle are depleted by biosynthetic pathways, _____ reactions are used to replenish the citric acid cycle intermediates.
A) anaplerotic
B) amphibolic
C) amphoteric
D) biosynthetic
E) None of the answers is correct.

Question

When intermediates of the citric acid cycle are depleted by biosynthetic pathways, _____ reactions are used to replenish the citric acid cycle intermediates.
A) anaplerotic
B) amphibolic
C) amphoteric
D) biosynthetic
E) None of the answers is correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Anaplerotic reactions replenish intermediates of the citric acid cycle that are depleted when they are extracted for biosynthesis, ensuring the cycle can continue to operate efficiently.

When Intermediates of the Citric Acid Cycle Are Depleted by Biosynthetic