During prolonged fasting, rate of gluconeogenesis is determined by:: (A) Essential fatty acid in liver, (B) Alanine in liver, (C) Decreased cGMP, (D) ADP in liver
Answer is B. Ans. B. Alanine in liver(Ref: Harpers 29/e page 160, Harper 31/e page 172)Major Substrates for GluconeogenesisQGlucogenic Amino Acid LactateGlycerolPropionate (Major contributor in Ruminants)