Introduction to Gluconeogenesis on the MCAT

gluconeogenesis Gluconeogenesis is the process of glucose and glycogen biosynthesis from noncarbohydrate sources It is important to produce glucose when dietary carbohydrates

Gluconeogenesis is defined as the net formation of glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors such as pyruvate, lactate, glycerol, and certain amino acids  gluconeogenesis In humans, gluconeogenesis occurs during periods of fasting or rigorous exercise As carbohydrates are limited under these circumstances, it is often associated