Biochemistry - Amino Acid Metabolism - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Amino Acid Metabolism - Section 1 (Q.No. 17)
17.
Lysine is degraded to acetoacetyl CoA and is described as a
ketogenic amino acid
glucogenic amino acid
keto-gluco amino acid
none of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Zephania said:   5 years ago
This is because of ketogenic amino acid when undergoes metabolism it leads to the production of acetoacetyl CoA which is a precursor for the production of ketone bodies.

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