Chapter 16, Problem 17P

Summary Introduction

To determine: The method of incorporation of ¹⁴C in PEP and glucose.

Introduction:

Gluconeogenesis the process of production of glucose in the absence of precursors required for glucose production. These precursors are non carbohydrates, such as amino acids, propionate, glycerol, and so on. Gluconeogenesis takes place in kidney and liver. In glycolysis, production of pyruvate from glucose occurs while in gluconeogenesis; production of glucose from pyruvate takes place.