The Process of Synthesizing Glucose from Noncarbohydrates is Called

Question

The process of synthesizing glucose from noncarbohydrates is called
A) glycolysis.
B) gluconeogenesis.
C) cellular respiration.
D) glycemia.
E) glycogenesis.

Accepted Answer

Gluconeogenesis is the process by which glucose is synthesized from noncarbohydrate sources such as proteins, fats or lactate. Glycolysis is the breakdown of glucose into pyruvate, which then enters the Krebs cycle to produce ATP. Cellular respiration refers to the process of producing ATP in cells. Glycemia refers to the presence of glucose in the bloodstream, while glycogenesis is the process of storing glucose as glycogen. None of these processes involve the synthesis of glucose from noncarbohydrates.