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gluconeogenesis

Pronunciation: [ˌɡluːkoʊniˈoʊdʒənɪsɪs]

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Learn how to use gluconeogenesis in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “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.

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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?

How to pronounce gluconeogenesis

Pronunciation: [ˌɡluːkoʊniˈoʊdʒənɪsɪs]

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