Which statement best defines a branched metabolic pathway?
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Correct answer: An intermediate diverges to yield multiple different end-products
In a branched metabolic pathway, an intermediate metabolite can be directed into more than one downstream reaction, producing diverse end-products depending on physiological needs.
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