With regards to energy metabolism, which of the following statements is true about fatty acids?

a. They cannot make glucose.
b. They can make glucose.
c. They enter the same energy pathway as glucose.
d. They can convert to lactate.
e. They are metabolized via the Cori cycle.


Answer: A

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