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Respiratory pathways provide both energy and carbon skeletons for biosynthesis.
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A pathway with two jobs
Respiration is amphibolic: it breaks down fuels, but intermediates such as pyruvate and acetyl-CoA can be diverted to build amino acids, lipids and other cell components. Cells balance these withdrawals with pathway replenishment.
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- ✓Amphibolic = catabolic and anabolic roles.
- ✓Carbon intermediates can be withdrawn for biosynthesis.
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Respiration is not only ATP production; its intermediates also support growth and maintenance.
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