Metabolic Pathways Overview · NCERT Biology

Intermediates of metabolic pathways are important because they:

  1. Have no further metabolic use
  2. Act only as cellular waste products
  3. Link different metabolic pathways
  4. Permanently inhibit enzyme activity
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Correct answer: Link different metabolic pathways

Metabolic intermediates can enter multiple pathways. This interconnection allows flexibility in metabolism.

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