What is the significance of alpha-ketoglutarate in the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle?
A. Acts as a precursor for amino acid synthesis
B. Facilitates protein absorption in the small intestine
C. Converts amino acids to glucose for energy
D. Regulates gene expression
Select your answer:
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ADA deficiency results in
A. Increased risk of infertility
B. Inability of the immune system to function normally
C. Chromosomal disorders
D. Decrease in the yield of crop plants