The glyoxylate pathway bypasses part of the citric acid cycle by converting isocitrate to glyoxylate and
A) a-ketoglutarate
B) fumarate
C) succinyl-CoA
D) succinate

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The glyoxylate pathway bypasses the decarboxylation steps of the citric acid cycle, converting isocitrate into glyoxylate and succinate, allowing organisms to convert fats into carbohydrates.

The Glyoxylate Pathway Bypasses Part of the Citric Acid Cycle