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Catabolism - ✔✔Metabolic pathways that break down molecules, releasing
energy.
Anabolism - ✔✔Metabolic pathways that construct molecules, requiring
energy.
Gluconeogenesis - ✔✔The formation of glucose from noncarbohydrate
sources.
Occurs mostly in liver and kidneys.
Helps maintain glucose levels in blood, which can be extracted for
metabolic needs.
What is the starting material for gluconeogenesis? - ✔✔Oxaloacetate
What are some non-carbohydrate precursors that are converted to
oxaloacetate in gluconeogenesis? - ✔✔Lactate and Pyruvate
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