Gluconeogenesis is the process of producing new glucose from non-carbohydrate sources such as amino acids, lactate, or glycerol. It occurs mainly in the liver and kidneys and is important in maintaining glucose homeostasis in the body.

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Gluconeogenesis Is

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Gluconeogenesis is:

A) the synthesis of new glucose from amino acids or other sources that are not carbohydrates.
B) the release of stored glycogen from the liver.
C) the process by which plants use sunlight to synthesize glucose.
D) the uptake of glucose by the body's cells.

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