Which of the following compounds does not overlap between several pathways?
A) Acetyl-CoA
B) Oxaloacetate
C) Cholesterol
D) Pyruvate
E) Fumarate

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Cholesterol does not overlap between several pathways like the other compounds listed. Acetyl-CoA, Oxaloacetate, Pyruvate, and Fumarate are intermediates in various metabolic pathways such as the citric acid cycle, glycolysis, and fatty acid synthesis, making them common to multiple pathways. Cholesterol, however, is primarily involved in the biosynthesis of steroid hormones, bile acids, and is a structural component of cell membranes, not serving as an intermediate in the central metabolic pathways.

Which of the Following Compounds Does Not Overlap Between Several