This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Carbohydrates, Subject name: Biochemistry
What is the cycle shown below called? (See Figure) 
Select and explain. 
A. Embden Meyerhof pathway, B. Pentose phosphate pathway, C. Cori cycle, D. Pyruvate decarboxylation
C: Cori cycle
Answer: C: Cori cycle 
Explanation: Ans. C. Cori cyclea. The image shows the operation of Cori' cycle.b. Skeletal muscles have a few mitochondria which are capable of vigorous activity, glycogen stores are depleted resulting in muscles operating anaerobically.c. The Cori cycle is a pathway in carbohydrate metabolism that links this anaerobic glycolysis in muscle tissue to gluconeogenesis in the liver.