Which of the following is true in case of an amino acid that yields acetoacetyl CoA during the catabolism of its carbon skeleton?

Q. Which of the following is true in case of an amino acid that yields acetoacetyl CoA during the catabolism of its carbon skeleton?

A.            It’s glycogenic in nature

B.            It’s ketogenic in nature

C.            It’s an essential amino acid

D.            It can be either glucogenic or ketogenic in nature

Answer: It’s ketogenic in nature