When body activities require ATP, glucose can be retrieved from glycogen stores and used in ATP production. If the liver's glycogen stores are low you need to eat to provide more substrates for ATP synthesis. Which of the following processes happen if you are fasting in order to lose weight?
A) glycogenesis
B) gluconeogenesis
C) triglyceride conversion to glucose
D) lipogenesis

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Gluconeogenesis is the process where the body produces glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, such as amino acids and glycerol, which is crucial during fasting or low carbohydrate intake to maintain blood glucose levels.

When Body Activities Require ATP, Glucose Can Be Retrieved from Glycogen