According to Biological Value

Question 1

Glucogenic Amino Acids

Answer 1

These amino acids can serve as precursor for the formation of glucose and glycogen. Example: Alanine, aspartate, glycine, methionine etc.

Question 2

Ketogenic Amino Acids

Answer 2

Fat can be synthesized from these amino acids. Two amino acids leucine and lysine are ketogenic.

Question 3

Glucogenic and Ketogenic Amino Acids

Answer 3

4 amino acids : phenyl alanine, isoleucine, tryptophan, tyrosine
Are precursors for the synthesis of fats and glucose