5 Questions
Which of the following is a major noncarbohydrate substrate for gluconeogenesis?
Lactic acid
Which process involves synthesis of new glucose?
Gluconeogenesis
Where is gluconeogenesis primarily carried out?
Cytosol
What is the major tissue for gluconeogenesis?
Liver
Which of the following is a precursor for gluconeogenesis?
Glycerol
Test your knowledge on the process of gluconeogenesis, which involves the synthesis of glucose from noncarbohydrate precursors such as lactate, glycerol, glucogenic amino acids, propionate, and intermediates of the citric acid cycle. Explore the key substrates and precursors involved in this vital metabolic pathway.
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