If a person does not eat enough carbohydrates to supply the glucose the body needs, which of the following will happen?

A. The pancreas will produce more insulin.
B. The liver will produce more glycogen.
C. Fatty acids will be converted to glucose.
D. The liver will convert amino acids to glucose.


Answer: D

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