Which of the following molecules is NOT converted to glucose through the process of gluconeogenesis?
A) fatty acids
B) pyruvate
C) glycerol
D) amino acids
E) lactate

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Fatty acids cannot be converted into glucose through gluconeogenesis. While the glycerol component of triglycerides can be converted into glucose, the fatty acid portion cannot be directly converted into glucose in humans. This is because the acetyl-CoA produced from fatty acid oxidation cannot be converted into pyruvate or oxaloacetate in a manner that contributes to net glucose production.

Which of the Following Molecules Is NOT Converted to Glucose