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Awilson837

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Which of the following amino acids is ketogenic?
 A) glycine
  B) alanine
  C) leucine
  D) aspartate

Question 2

When the amino group has been removed from an amino acid, the carbon skeleton or -keto acid may be used in many different ways. Which of the following is NOT a possible fate for the carbon skeleton?
 A) conversion to glucose
  B) oxidation for energy
  C) production of ketone bodies
  D) synthesis of creatine


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vkodali

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


Awilson837

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
:D TYSM

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Wow, this really help

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