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Chapter 6.7, Problem 1MC
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The points at which digested polysaccharides, proteins and fats enter the energy pathways.

Concept introduction:

The large macromolecules like proteins, carbohydrates and fats are broken down into simpler forms to release energy. The simpler molecules are then further broken down to pyruvate or acetylCoA which are required for the energy pathways like in the processes of aerobic respiration: glycolysis and the Krebs cycle.

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