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Question

Which non-carbohydrate substrate is commonly used for gluconeogenesis during prolonged fasting?

Accepted Answer

Amino acids derived from body protein breakdown.

Answer

Triglycerides directly converted to glucose in adipose tissue without enzymatic processes.

Answer

Cholesterol molecules that are easily deconstructed into glucose units in the bloodstream.

Answer

Dietary fiber converted enzymatically by pancreatic amylase into glucose.