Which of the following is least likely to occur late in the postabsorptive state?

A. Use of acetyl-CoA and ketones for energy
B. Hydrolysis of triglycerides
C. Use of proteins as an energy source
D. Reduced removal of glucose from the blood
E. Formation of glycogen


Answer: E

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