Which of the following events takes place during the absorptive state?

A. Glucose is converted into energy, glycogen, or lipids.
B. Glycogen is converted to glucose.
C. Protein is converted into glucose in the process of deamination.
D. Lipids are converted into glucose via beta oxidation.
E. Ketones are produced from fatty acids.


Answer: A

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