BIOCHEM Part2

Question 1

is the process of synthesizing gucose from
noncarbohyrate precursors.

Answer 1

Gluconeogenesis

Question 2

Major Substrates of Gluconeogenesis

Answer 2

Lactate, Glycerol, Amino acids, Propionate

Question 3

Primary Gluconeogenic Organ

Answer 3

Liver

Question 4

What Organ is The key gluconeogenic enzymes are expressed in

Answer 4

the small intestine

Question 5

In the postabsorptive state, the concentration of blood glucose
is maintained between __________________. After the ingestion of a carbohydrate meal, it may rise to ____________________, and in starvation, it may fall to ________________________

Answer 5

4.5 and 5.5 mmol/L, 6.5 to 7.2 mmol/L, 3.3 to 3.9 mmol/L.