Gluconeogenesis is the
A) process by which plants use sunlight to synthesize glucose.
B) synthesis of new glucose from amino acids or other sources that are not carbohydrates.
C) uptake of glucose by the body's cells.
D) release of stored glycogen from the liver.
Question 2
Inadequate intake of what nutrient during pregnancy is associated with neural tube defects in the fetus?
A) iron B) calcium C) folate D) protein