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Respiration is called an amphibolic pathway because it also provides intermediates for:

A biosynthesis
B only breakdown
C photosynthesis
D excretion

Correct answer: A. biosynthesis

Explanation: Respiratory intermediates are used to build fats, amino acids and other molecules.

Concept context

Glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, the electron transport chain, fermentation, and the respiratory quotient. The cellular energy-release counterpart to photosynthesis.

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Respiration is called an amphibolic pathway because it also provides intermediates for:

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