which-amino-acids-are-unable-to-contribute-to-gluconeogenesis-and-why

Question

Which amino acids are unable to contribute to gluconeogenesis and why?

Accepted Answer

Lysine and leucine, because they are ketogenic

Answer

Alanine and serine, because they are glucogenic

Answer

Phenylalanine and tyrosine, because they are aromatic

Answer

Valine and isoleucine, because they are branched-chain