The primary raw materials for gluconeogenesis are:
A) galactose and sucrose.
B) pyruvate and oxaloacetate.
C) lactate and amino acids.
D) fructose and glycerol.
E) lactose and lactate.

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Lactate and amino acids are primary substrates for gluconeogenesis, along with glycerol. They are converted into intermediates that enter the gluconeogenesis pathway to produce glucose.

The Primary Raw Materials for Gluconeogenesis Are