In Which Area Is Glucose NOT Pivotal to Adipocyte Metabolism

question 17

Multiple Choice

In which area is glucose NOT pivotal to adipocyte metabolism?

• A)formation of DHAP for reduction and esterification of fatty acids
• B)provision of glucose-6-phosphate for generating NADPH from the pentose phosphate pathway
• C)synthesis of ketone bodies
• D)conversion of glucose to fatty acids for storage and export

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