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- the body is able to produce glucose because the following biomolecules can be utilized and converted to it.
lactate, which is converted to pyruvate via an oxidation reaction.
lactate, which is a product of anaerobic glycolysis and is absorbed by the liver in the glucose - alanine cycle.
glycerol, which is derived from the hydrolysis of triacylglycerols in the adipose tissue.
only a & c are correct.
all answers are true.
Brief Explanations
Lactate can be oxidized to pyruvate and is involved in glucose - alanine cycle. Glycerol from triacylglycerol hydrolysis can also be used for glucose production.
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E. All answers are true.