The Synthesis of Glucose from a Noncarbohydrate Precursor is Referred

Question

The synthesis of glucose from a noncarbohydrate precursor is referred to as
A) glycogenesis.
B) glycogenolysis.
C) glycolysis.
D) gluconeogenesis.
E) glycogen.

Accepted Answer

Gluconeogenesis is the process of synthesizing glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors such as pyruvate, lactate, glycerol, and amino acids. This process mainly occurs in the liver and kidney cells.