Which of the following options is false in a patient with advanced liver disease?
ADecreased ATP synthesis
BHyperammonemia
CIncreased synthesis of glutamine and glutamate from alpha-ketoglutarate
DIncreased oxidative decarboxylation of alpha-ketoglutarate
Which of the following is NOT required for gluconeogenesis from lactate?
ATransamination of pyruvate to alanine
BTransport of lactate from muscle to liver
CConversion of lactate to pyruvate
DNone of the above
Ammonia causes depletion of which of the following in TCA cycle?
AMalate
BOxaloacetate
CAlpha-ketoglutarate
DFumarate
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