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In aerobic organisms the TCA is amphibolic pathway, one that both srves in the catabolic and anabolic processes. besides its role in the oxidative catabolism of carbohydrates, fatty acids and amino acids, the cycle provides precursors for many biosynthetic pathways

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The ''intermediate pathway'' in a reaction,when a process is used to form another product in the same process of reaction is called AMPHIBOLISM.

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Where does TCA cycle occur in the cell?

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Is oxygen used in the TCA cycle?

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