Essential Biochemistry - Integration Of Metabolism And Metabolism In Starvation (Section 1 - No. 20)
During starvation, what is the major source of glucose for the body after the initial glycogen stores are depleted?
Dietary intake
Glycogenesis
Gluconeogenesis
Lipolysis
Explanation
Gluconeogenesis, the synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors, becomes the major source.
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