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Which of the following amino acids cannot be directly converted to pyruvate?

a. Glycine
b. Alanine
c. Tryptophan
d. Lysine

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Answer:

d. Lysine

Step-by-step explanation:

Lysine ,

Since it can not be synthesized by human body so it is essential in humans and must be obtained from diet . Catabolism of lysine takes place through one of several pathways , most common is saccharopine pathway which takes place in liver . The product formed is acetyl-CoA which is converted to pyruvate through ketogenic pathway .

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