In gluconeogenesis, during the postabsorptive state, amino acids and ________ are converted to glucose.

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During the postabsorptive state, when glucose levels are low, gluconeogenesis occurs to produce glucose for the body's energy needs. In gluconeogenesis, amino acids and glycerol are converted to glucose. Glycogen is a storage form of glucose and is not used as a substrate for gluconeogenesis. Acetyl Co A is used in the citric acid cycle for energy production and is not a substrate for gluconeogenesis. Glucagon is a hormone that stimulates the breakdown of glycogen to release glucose into the bloodstream but is not itself converted to glucose in gluconeogenesis.

In Gluconeogenesis, During the Postabsorptive State, Amino Acids and ________