8. Consider the biosynthetic pathways by which 'fatty acids, steroids, carbohydrates and amino acids are synthesized. Which class of compounds has the least diversity of its biosynthetic pathways? Not included a. fatty acids b. carbohydrates c. All exhibit about the same number of pathways. d. steroids e. amino acids

8. Consider the biosynthetic pathways by which 'fatty acids, steroids, carbohydrates and amino acids are synthesized. Which class of compounds has the least diversity of its biosynthetic pathways? Not included a. fatty acids b. carbohydrates c. All exhibit about the same number of pathways. d. steroids e. amino acids

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