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Which organ primarily carries out gluconeogenesis?
Which organ primarily carries out gluconeogenesis?
- Kidneys
- Spleen
- Liver (correct)
- Pancreas
What is the purpose of gluconeogenesis?
What is the purpose of gluconeogenesis?
- To maintain blood glucose levels (correct)
- To convert glucose into energy
- To generate glucose from carbohydrates
- To produce triglycerides
Which of the following can be converted into intermediates of gluconeogenesis?
Which of the following can be converted into intermediates of gluconeogenesis?
- Fatty acids
- Electrolytes
- Glucogenic amino acids (correct)
- Ketone bodies
What is the main source of glycerol for gluconeogenesis?
What is the main source of glycerol for gluconeogenesis?
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Which tissues rely primarily on glucose for energy?
Which tissues rely primarily on glucose for energy?
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Which enzyme replaces pyruvate kinase in glycolysis?
Which enzyme replaces pyruvate kinase in glycolysis?
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Which enzyme is activated by ATP directly and glucagon indirectly by decreased levels of fructose 2,6-bisphosphate?
Which enzyme is activated by ATP directly and glucagon indirectly by decreased levels of fructose 2,6-bisphosphate?
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Which enzyme converts fructose-6-phosphate to fructose-1,6-bisphosphate in glycolysis?
Which enzyme converts fructose-6-phosphate to fructose-1,6-bisphosphate in glycolysis?
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Where is glucose-6-phosphatase found?
Where is glucose-6-phosphatase found?
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Which step in gluconeogenesis is considered the rate-limiting step?
Which step in gluconeogenesis is considered the rate-limiting step?
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