The citric acid cycle occurs in the ______ and results in ________ ATP molecules.

A. glucose is formed from noncarbohydrate molecules:Gluconeogenesis is the metabolic process in which glucose is synthesized from noncarbohydrate precursors such as amino acids, lactate, and glycerol. This process primarily occurs in the liver and helps maintain blood glucose levels during fasting or intense exercise.

B. glycogen is formed:The formation of glycogen from glucose is called glycogenesis, not gluconeogenesis. Glycogenesis stores glucose for later use rather than producing it from noncarbohydrate sources.

C. glucose is converted into carbon dioxide and water:The breakdown of glucose into carbon dioxide and water occurs during cellular respiration, specifically glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation, not gluconeogenesis.

D. glycogen is broken down to release glucose:The breakdown of glycogen to release glucose is called glycogenolysis. This process provides glucose when energy is needed but does not involve the formation of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources.

True:Hyperplasia refers to an increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ, often in response to a specific stimulus or increased functional demand. It is a controlled process that occurs when additional cells are needed, such as during tissue repair or in response to hormonal signals.