Gluconeogenesis is the synthesis of
A) glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors
B) glycogen from glucose
C) pyruvate from glucose
D) fatty acids from glucose
E) glucose from glycogen

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Gluconeogenesis is the metabolic process by which organisms produce glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors, such as amino acids, lactate, and glycerol, to maintain blood glucose levels during fasting or strenuous exercise.

Gluconeogenesis Is the Synthesis of