A diet that is deficient in carbohydrate will ultimately force the liver and, to a lesser extent, the kidneys to ________.

A. produce glucose from amino acids
B. convert glucose to glycogen in the liver
C. use fat stores to synthesize glucose
D. All of the above will occur.


Answer: A

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