You are in the absorptive state during/after a meal. Which of the following is N

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You are in the absorptive state during/after a meal. Which of the following is NOT a possible transformation of the glucose that you absorb from that meal that can occur in your body?

a) The glucose can be absorbed by body cells and used to synthesize ATP via cellular respiration.

b)The glucose can be absorbed by skeletal muscle fibers, converted to glycogen, and stored there

c)The glucose can be absorbed by liver cells, converted to glycogen, and stored there.

d)The glucose can be absorbed by adipocytes, converted into lipids, and stored as fats (triglycerides) there.

e)The glucose can be absorbed by liver cells, converted into lipids, and secreted into the blood in the form of VLDLs.

f)The glucose can be absorbed by liver cells, converted into amino acids via amination reactions, and secreted into the bloodstream.

Explanation / Answer

The following is not a possible transformation of glucose:

f) The glucose can be absorbed by liver cells, converted into amino acids via amination reactions, and secreted into the bloodstream.

In the absorptive phase, the liver converts excess glucose into glycogen for storage. The amino acids are also converted into ketone bodies which can be later converted to acetyl CoA when needed.

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