According to Biological Value Flashcards

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Glucogenic Amino Acids

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These amino acids can serve as precursor for the formation of glucose and glycogen. Example: Alanine, aspartate, glycine, methionine etc.

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Ketogenic Amino Acids

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Fat can be synthesized from these amino acids. Two amino acids leucine and lysine are ketogenic.

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Glucogenic and Ketogenic Amino Acids

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4 amino acids : phenyl alanine, isoleucine, tryptophan, tyrosine
Are precursors for the synthesis of fats and glucose

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