Gluconeogenesis

Gluconeogenesis is a central metabolic pathway involving biosynthesis of the sugar glucose. Figure 16.6 shows an overview of the process. With the exception of the enzymes shown in red on the right hand side of the figure, the enzymes of gluconeogenesis and glycolysis are the same. One starting point for gluconeogenesis is two molecules of pyruvate and the process ends with formation of one glucose molecule.

See also: Gluconeogenesis Enzymatic Reactions, Gluconeogenesis Molecular Intermediates, Regulation of Gluconeogenesis and Glycogen, Glycolysis,

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