Which of the following is least likely to occur late in the postabsorptive state?
A) Hydrolysis of triglycerides
B) Use of acetyl-CoA and ketones for energy
C) Formation of glycogen
D) Use of proteins as an energy source
E) Reduced removal of glucose from the blood

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The postabsorptive state is characterized by the body's use of stored nutrients for energy. Glycogen formation (C) is least likely to occur during this time because this process is associated with the storage of glucose, which is more typical of the absorptive state when energy is being stored.

Which of the Following Is Least Likely to Occur Late