A series of metabolic reactions in the liver that converts lactate into glucose is called ________.

A) the electron transport system
B) the Cori cycle
C) the citric acid cycle
D) beta oxidation
E) sugar cleavage

Lactate

A compound produced during anaerobic metabolism, often associated with muscle fatigue.

Liver

A large, vital organ in vertebrates responsible for detoxification, producing bile, metabolizing nutrients, and performing other biochemical tasks.

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms, also a critical component of carbohydrate metabolism.