This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Biochemistry
In a patient with starvation for 72 hrs which of the following would be seen: 
Select and explain. 
A. Increased glycogenolysis, B. Increased ketosis due to break down of fats, C. Degradation of proteins, D. Increased gluconeogenesis
D: Increased gluconeogenesis
Answer: D: Increased gluconeogenesis 
Explanation: D i.e. Increased GluconeogenesisEnergy is derived mainly from glycogenolysis (initial few hours) -gluconeogenesis (upto 72 hours) -*Degradation of fast (3 days - 2weeks) -*Break down of tissue protein (last 1 weeks)Q