Moderate

Most lipogenic____________?

Correct answer: A. Fructose

  • A. Fructose
  • B. Glucose
  • C. Galactose
  • D. Ribose

Explanation

Fructose is highly lipogenic because it is rapidly metabolised in the liver and can enter pathways beyond the main phosphofructokinase control point. This facilitates conversion of its carbon into acetyl-CoA and fatty acids.

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