What is the name of the process by which glucose is synthesized from non-carbohydrate sources such as amino acids and lactate?

A Gluconeogenesis ✓
B Glycogenesis
C Glycolysis
D Pentose phosphate pathway

Explanation

Gluconeogenesis is a metabolic pathway that results in the generation of glucose from certain non-carbohydrate carbon substrates such as lactate, glycerol, and glucogenic amino acids.

Source

Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry
Carbohydrate Metabolism Biochemistry Gluconeogenesis Easy MEDICAL Confidence: high