Question

Which can produce glucose: Odd chain fatty acids, even chain fatty acids, or both. How?

Answer 1

Both odd chain fatty acids and even chain fatty acids can produce glucose under certain conditions through a process called gluconeogenesis.

Step-by-step explanation:

Both odd chain fatty acids and even chain fatty acids can produce glucose under certain conditions. Odd chain fatty acids are normally oxidized through beta oxidation, which produces acetyl-CoA and propionyl-CoA. The propionyl-CoA can be further oxidized to produce glucose through a process called gluconeogenesis. Even chain fatty acids can also be converted into glucose through gluconeogenesis when glucose levels are low.