branching Ketoacids Flashcards
1
Q
Is leucine ketogenic, glucogenic, or both?
amino acid
A
ketogenic amino acid
Lysine and leucine are the only purely ketogenic amino acids
2
Q
Is Isoleucine ketogenic, glucogenic, or both?
amino acid
A
glucogenic and ketogenic
3
Q
Is valine glucogenic, ketogenic, or both?
amino acid
A
glucogenic