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Answer - C - Gluconeogenesis is the formation of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources. An example of a non-carbohydrate source is amino acids. Gluconeogenesis occurs during a negative energy balance, such as during a low-calorie diet, where amino acids from protein are required to assist in energy production. This process occurs when the body goes into “starvation mode” and is in search of any available energy source.