22. Carbohydrate Metabolism
Intro to Gluconeogenesis
4:20 minutes
Problem 22.29
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Textbook QuestionFatty acids from stored triacylglycerols (fat) are not available for gluconeogenesis. Speculate why we do not have the enzymes to directly convert fatty acids into glucose. Plants (especially seeds) do have enzymes to convert fatty acids into carbohydrates. Why are they so lucky?
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