gluconeogenesis
Произношение: [ˌɡluːkoʊniˈoʊdʒənɪsɪs]
Слово
Контекст: «biology»
(noun) the process by which our body makes glucose, which is a type of sugar. This usually happens when you don’t eat enough carbs and your body needs sugar for energy, so it creates it from other substances like fats and proteins.
Пример
During fasting, gluconeogenesis helps provide the body with the glucose it needs to keep functioning.
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Without gluconeogenesis, people wouldn’t be able to maintain their blood sugar levels in times of starvation.
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What happens to the body if gluconeogenesis doesn't occur properly?
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