The Process of Making Glucose from Non-Carbohydrate Sources, Such as Fats

question 24

Multiple Choice

The process of making glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, such as fats and proteins, is known as ________.

• A) glycogenolysis
• B) gluconeogenesis
• C) glycolysis
• D) glycogenesis

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Definitions:

Semipermeable

Describes a barrier or membrane that allows certain substances to pass through it while blocking others.

Cell Wall

A rigid layer outside the plasma membrane of the cells of plants, fungi, and some bacteria, providing structural support and protection.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that surrounds a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Cytoplasm

The gel-like substance inside the cell membrane excluding the nucleus, containing organelles and is the site of most cellular activities.