During prolonged fasting, rate of gluconeogenesis is determined by:
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)
Essential fatty acid in liver
Alanine in liver
Decreased cGMP
ADP in liver
Carbohydrates