Any compound that can be converted to ________ can be a precursor for gluconeogenesis.

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Pyruvate and oxaloacetate are both direct precursors for gluconeogenesis, and citrate can be converted to oxaloacetate in a few enzymatic steps before entering the gluconeogenic pathway. Therefore, any compound that can be converted to pyruvate or oxaloacetate (either directly or indirectly) can serve as a precursor for gluconeogenesis.

Any Compound That Can Be Converted to ________ Can Be