The Synthesis of Glucose from Non-Carbohydrate Precursors Is Called

question 54

Multiple Choice

The synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors is called

• A)glycolysis.
• B)glutamine synthase.
• C)gluconeogenesis.
• D)none of the choices

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