11.2 (b) Carbohydrate Metabolism In Liver

Question 1

State the name of the process involving the conversion of non-carbohydrate precursors (amino acids and glycerol) into glucose

Answer 1

Gluconeogenesis

Question 2

State the name of the process involving the conversion of stored glycogen into glucose

Answer 2

Glycogenolysis

Question 3

State the name of the process involving the conversion of excess glucose into insoluble glycogen.

Answer 3

Glycogenesis