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20. Which of the following is NOT a precursor for gluconeogenesis? Select one: A. Ethanol B. Alanine C. Lactate D. Glycerol

Biochemistry

9th Edition

ISBN:9781319114671

Author:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Publisher:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Chapter1: Biochemistry: An Evolving Science

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20. Which of the following is NOT a precursor for gluconeogenesis?

Select one:

Ethanol

Alanine

Lactate

Glycerol

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