Not a substrate for gluconeogenesis -
a) Glycerol
b) Leucine
c) Lactate
d) Propionate
Correct Answer - B
Ans. is ‘b’ i.e., Leucine
Substrates for gluconeognesis ?
- Lactate
- All amino acids except leucine and lysine
- Pyruvate
- Propionate
- Glycerol
- Intermediates of citric acid cycle
Alanine is the most important gluconeogenic amino acid.