Gluconeogenesis is a term that describes the synthesis of ____

a. amino acids from glucose
b. lactose from a source of sucrose
c. fat from excess carbohydrate intake
d. glucose from a noncarbohydrate substance
e. glycogen from glucagon


ANS: D

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