This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Gluconeogenesis, Subject name: Biochemistry
Not gluconeogenic- 
Select and explain. 
A. Acetyl CoA, B. Lactate, C. Glycerol, D. Alanine
A: Acetyl CoA
Answer: A: Acetyl CoA 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Acetyl CoA o Substrates for gluconeogenesis are lactate (lactic acid), pyruvate, glycerol, glucogenic amino acids (alt amino acids except leucine and lycine), propionate and intermediates of citric acid cycle..