Question

what is the synthesis of glucose from amino acids called?
multiple choice
glycogen catabolism
glycogenesis
gluconeogenesis
glycogenolysis
glycolysis

Explanation:

• Glycogen catabolism: Breaks down glycogen, not synthesizes glucose from amino acids.
• Glycogenesis: Synthesis of glycogen from glucose, not glucose from amino acids.
• Gluconeogenesis: Synthesis of glucose from non - carbohydrate sources like amino acids.
• Glycogenolysis: Breakdown of glycogen to glucose - 1 - phosphate (which can be converted to glucose), not synthesis from amino acids.
• Glycolysis: Breakdown of glucose to pyruvate, not synthesis.

Answer:

Gluconeogenesis