During times of inadequate energy intake, or in cases of a high protein diet, amino acids may enter the aerobic respiration metabolic pathway at the same level as ________.

A. pyruvic acid
B. citric acid cycle
C. acetyl CoA
D. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: D

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