Which of the following amino acids is considered a glucogenic amino acid, meaning it can be converted into glucose through gluconeogenesis?

A Leucine
B Lysine
C Alanine ✓
D Tryptophan

Explanation

Alanine is a glucogenic amino acid, meaning it can be converted into glucose through gluconeogenesis. It is first converted into pyruvate, which can then be converted into glucose.

Mnemonic

'A' for Alanine, 'A' for available for gluconeogenesis

Source

Nelson et al., Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Protein Metabolism Biochemistry Amino Acid Metabolism Easy MEDICAL Confidence: high