Which of the following statements about gluconeogenesis is correct?

• A. Pyruvate is first converted to phosphoenolpyruvate by phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase
• B. Fructose 1, 6-biphosphatase converts fructose 1, 6-bisphosphate into fructose 1-phosphate
• C. Glucose 6-phosphatase hydrolyzes glucose 6-phosphate to release glucose into the blood
• D. Glucose 6-phosphatase hydrolyzes glucose 6-phosphate and is found in liver and muscle