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The six precursor molecules used to synthesize amino acids are:
1. Glycolysis intermediates: These include pyruvate, 3-phosphoglycerate, and oxaloacetate.
2. Citric acid cycle intermediates: These include α-ketoglutarate and succinyl CoA.
3. Other metabolic precursors: Aspartate is also a key precursor molecule.