Which of the following biomolecules can be used to synthesize glucose during gluconeogenesis? A) Fatty acids B) Glucose C) Nucleotides D) Glycerol
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which biomolecule among the given options can be used to synthesize glucose during the process of gluconeogenesis, which is the metabolic pathway that results in the generation of glucose from non-carbohydrate substrates.
Answer
D) Glycerol
The final answer is D) Glycerol.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is D) Glycerol.
More Information
Glycerol, derived from triglycerides, is a key substrate for gluconeogenesis, as it can be converted into glucose when needed.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming fatty acids can be directly converted to glucose. They are mainly used to produce ketone bodies.
Sources
- Biochemistry, Gluconeogenesis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Gluconeogenesis - Biology LibreTexts - bio.libretexts.org
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