10 Questions
Which organ primarily carries out gluconeogenesis?
Liver
What is the purpose of gluconeogenesis?
To maintain blood glucose levels
Which of the following can be converted into intermediates of gluconeogenesis?
Glucogenic amino acids
What is the main source of glycerol for gluconeogenesis?
Adipose tissue
Which tissues rely primarily on glucose for energy?
Brain and red blood cells
Which enzyme replaces pyruvate kinase in glycolysis?
Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase
Which enzyme is activated by ATP directly and glucagon indirectly by decreased levels of fructose 2,6-bisphosphate?
Fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase
Which enzyme converts fructose-6-phosphate to fructose-1,6-bisphosphate in glycolysis?
Glucose-6-phosphatase
Where is glucose-6-phosphatase found?
Endoplasmic reticulum
Which step in gluconeogenesis is considered the rate-limiting step?
Conversion of pyruvate into oxaloacetate
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