Which of the following statements are true of the synthesis uses of food molecules (Select all that apply)?
A)Amino acids may be used to synthesize the non-essential amino acids.
B)Glucose is used to synthesize glycogen for energy storage.
C)Glycerol is used to synthesize phospholipids for cell membranes.
D)Acetyl groups from the beta-oxidation of fatty acids are used to synthesize cholesterol.
E)Amino acids are used to synthesize proteins.
F)Glucose is used to synthesize the heptose sugars for DNA and RNA.

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A) Amino acids can be used to synthesize non-essential amino acids.
B) Glucose is used to synthesize glycogen for energy storage.
C) Glycerol is used to synthesize phospholipids for cell membranes.
D) Acetyl groups from the beta-oxidation of fatty acids are used to synthesize cholesterol.
E) Amino acids are used to synthesize proteins.

F) The statement about glucose being used to synthesize heptose sugars for DNA and RNA is incorrect. Heptose sugars are synthesized from other sugars through a series of enzymatic reactions.

Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Synthesis