In a branched pathway with many end products, an abundance of one of the end products will usually inhibit
A. the first committed step in the branch of the pathway leading to the production of that particular product.
B. the last step before the branch leading to the production of that particular end product.
C. the last step in the production of that particular product.
D. the first step in the set of pathways.
Answer: A
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