Which of the following amino acids can serve as the starting material for gluconeogenesis?

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Glucogenic amino acids can be converted into intermediates in glycolysis or the citric acid cycle that can then be used for gluconeogenesis. Ketogenic amino acids can be converted into acetyl-CoA or acetoacetate, which cannot be used for gluconeogenesis. Therefore, only glucogenic amino acids can serve as starting material for gluconeogenesis.

Which of the Following Amino Acids Can Serve as the Starting