When amino acids are degraded in cells, into what intermediate(s) of theĀ aerobic respiration process are the carbon skeletons of amino acids primarily converted?

A. pyruvate and Krebs cycle intermediates
B. pyruvate and acetyl-CoA
C. Krebs cycle intermediates
D. pyruvate
E. acetyl-CoA


Answer: A

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