Which volatile fatty acid produced in the rumen is the main precursor for glucose synthesis in cattle?
Correct answer: A. Propionate
- A. Propionate
- B. Acetate
- C. Butyrate
- D. Valerate
Explanation
Propionate is absorbed from the rumen and converted in the liver into glucose. Acetate mainly supports fatty acid synthesis, while butyrate is largely converted to ketone bodies in the rumen wall.
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