Which of the following tissues would have the highest levels of gluconeogenesis during starvation?
A) brain
B) red blood cells
C) adipose tissue
D) liver
E) muscle

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The liver tissue has the highest levels of gluconeogenesis during starvation. This is because the liver can convert non-carbohydrate sources such as amino acids, lactate, and glycerol into glucose. The brain, red blood cells, adipose tissue, and muscle cannot perform gluconeogenesis to the same extent as the liver.

Which of the Following Tissues Would Have the Highest Levels