Introduction to Gluconeogenesis on the MCAT

Give the definition for gluconeogenesis • Know the three irreversible steps in glycolysis that require special enzyme steps to go in the

Gluconeogenesis involves the synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors, such as amino acids, lactate, and glycerol This pathway

gluconeogenesis The process of gluconeogenesis becomes increasingly important when the liver is unable to produce enough glucose from the breakdown of liver glycogen stores via

gluconeogenesis Gluconeogenesis refers to a group of metabolic reactions in cytosol and mitochondria to maintain the blood glucose level constant throughout