A friend says he is on the “keto diet” and eats no carbohydrates. His body converts his dietary protein to glucose through ________. A. protein-deleting action B. acid-base balance C. hypoglycemia D. gluconeogenesis E. ketosis

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A friend says he is on the “keto diet” and eats no carbohydrates. His body converts his dietary protein to glucose through ________.

 
  •  A. protein-deleting action
  •  B. acid-base balance
  •  C. hypoglycemia
  •  D. gluconeogenesis
  •  E. ketosis
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