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Which organ primarily carries out gluconeogenesis?
Which organ primarily carries out gluconeogenesis?
What is the purpose of gluconeogenesis?
What is the purpose of gluconeogenesis?
Which of the following can be converted into intermediates of gluconeogenesis?
Which of the following can be converted into intermediates of gluconeogenesis?
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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