The synthesis of glucose from noncarbohydrate precursors including glycerol,lactate,pyruvate,and most amino acids is called ________.
A)gluconeogenesis
B)glycolysis
C)beta-oxidation
D)glycogenesis

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Gluconeogenesis is the biochemical process of synthesizing glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors such as glycerol, lactate, pyruvate, and most amino acids. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Glycolysis is the breakdown of glucose to produce energy, beta-oxidation is the breakdown of fatty acids to produce energy, and glycogenesis is the synthesis of glycogen from glucose for energy storage.

The Synthesis of Glucose from Noncarbohydrate Precursors Including Glycerol,lactate,pyruvate,and Most