Essential Biochemistry - Carbohydrate Metabolism (Section 9 - No. 27)
Which of the following is/are true regarding the Cori cycle?
Lactate is produced in muscle during anaerobic conditions.
Lactate is transported to the liver.
Glucose is converted to lactate in the liver.
The Cori cycle is an important part of the glucose-alanine cycle.
Explanation
The Cori cycle describes the transport of lactate from muscle (produced during anaerobic conditions) to the liver, where it is converted to glucose and then returned to the muscle.
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