Question

What process must occur for carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms from sugar molecules to combine with other elements to form amino acids? (1 point)
• Sugar molecules must be stored as fat to be later converted into amino acids.
• Sugar molecules must be rearranged through metabolic pathways to form amino acids.
• Sugar molecules must undergo photosynthesis to produce energy, which can drive amino acid synthesis.
• Sugar molecules must undergo hydrolysis so they can react with nitrogen to form amino acids.

Answer 1

Sugar molecules must be rearranged through metabolic pathways to form amino acids.

Explanation: Carbon skeletons from sugars are converted by metabolic pathways (e.g., glycolysis, TCA cycle) into intermediates that are then aminated (transamination) to produce amino acids.