Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

Which of these amino acids is completely ketogenic?
  1. Lysine
  2. Methionine
  3. Tryptophan
  4. Cystine
Explanation
Answer - A - An amino acid is considered ketogenic when it can be converted into ketone bodies through ketogenesis. The only ketogenic amino acids in humans are lysine and leucine.
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