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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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What is the primary source of carbon dioxide as a metabolic waste?
Options
A Breakdown of amino acids
B Cellular respiration
Correct Answer
C Deamination
D Fat digestion
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Carbon dioxide is produced from cellular respiration, specifically during the Krebs cycle and the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA. It is a major metabolic waste eliminated by the lungs.

Hint

This process uses oxygen to produce energy and generates CO2 as a byproduct.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1960 of 2214
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