The following compounds are potential substrates (carbon sources) for the gluconeogenic pathway EXCEPT which one?

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Glutamic acid, aspartic acid, succinic acid, and citrate can all be converted into intermediates of the gluconeogenic pathway, whereas oleic acid cannot. Oleic acid is a fatty acid, and fatty acids cannot be used as substrates for gluconeogenesis because they are not converted into glucose.

The Following Compounds Are Potential Substrates (Carbon Sources) for the Gluconeogenic