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Gene

Gene is a conceptual unit of heredity that carries a specific genetic information. The genetic information of a gene is encoded by DNA or RNA sequences (Oct 05, 2020).


Gluconeogenesis

Gluconeogenesis is the synthesis of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources. This process typically takes place in the liver and kidney under starvation. The noncarbohydrate source includes lactate, glucogenic amino acids, glycerol, and propionate (Mar 21, 2021).