The Cori Cycle

question 57

Multiple Choice

The Cori cycle

• A) transports pyruvate from working muscles to the liver, where it is converted back to glucose.
• B) is important in organisms respiring aerobically.
• C) involves the conversion of muscle pyruvate to alanine followed by transport to the liver.
• D) relies on functioning lactate dehydrogenase in both muscle and liver tissues.

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Prematurely

Occurring or done before the usual or proper time, often implying a negative outcome or risk.