Question 1

Approximately how many molecules of ATP are generated from the complete oxidation of 1 molecule of glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)   4
B)   9
C)   32
D)   130E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

When a person is performing intense physical exercise and begins to feel fatigue and a burning pain in the muscles, the response of the muscles is to synthesize more of which of the following compounds?

Accepted Answer

A)   lactate
B)   glucose
C)   citric acid
D)   fatty acidsE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

What percentage (by weight)  of a triglyceride molecule can be converted to glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)   0 percent
B)   5 percent
C)   50 percent
D)   100 percentE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following is one explanation for the generally lower tolerance for alcohol in women in comparison to men?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women fast more often.
B)   Women do not eat as much food with the alcohol.
C)   Women consume more of their alcohol in sweetened drinks.
D)   Women have lower amounts of stomach alcohol dehydrogenase.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

MATCHING
a.NAD
b.Urea
c.MEOS
d.Water
e.Glucose
f.Enzyme
g.Glycogen
h.Glycerol
i.Ammonia
j.Coenzyme
k.Cori cycle
l.Lactate
m.Acetoacetate
n.Acetyl-coA
o.Pyruvate
p.Glucogenic
q.Gastric alcohol dehydrogenase
r.Synthesis of pyruvate from glycogen
s.Synthesis of cholesterol from acetate
t.Synthesis of acetyl-coA from glucose
-An irreversible reaction

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
a.NAD
b.Urea
c.MEOS
d.Water
e.Glucose
f.Enzyme
g.Glycogen
h.Glycerol
i.Ammonia
j.Coenzyme
k.Cori cycle
l.Lactate
m.Acetoacetate
n.Acetyl-coA
o.Pyruvate
p.Glucogenic
q.Gastric alcohol dehydrogenase
r.Synthesis of pyruvate from...

Question 6

After the first day or so of fasting, which of the following compounds is most depleted in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   glycogen
B)   fatty acids
C)   amino acids
D)   triglyceridesE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Assuming that other nutrient needs are met, what is the most efficient way to fatten a turkey?

Accepted Answer

A)   Feed excess fat.
B)   Feed excess protein.
C)   Feed excess starch.
D)   Feed excess glucose.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

How are ketones formed?

Accepted Answer

A)   by condensation of lactic acid molecules
B)   by condensation of acetyl-coA molecules
C)   by hydrolysis of excess glycerol fragments
D)   by hydrolysis of excess pyruvate fragmentsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following best characterizes catabolic reactions?

Accepted Answer

A)   involve release of energy
B)   occur only in mitochondria
C)   involve consumption of energy
D)   occur only when dietary energy is inadequateE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

If the carbohydrate content of the diet is insufficient to meet the body's needs for glucose, which of the following compounds can be converted to glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)   fatty acids
B)   acetyl-coA
C)   amino acids
D)   carbon dioxideE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

The series of reactions involving the conversion of glucose to pyruvate is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   pyrolysis
B)   glycolysis
C)   beta-oxidation
D)   coupled reactionE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which is the major energy carrier molecule in most cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   ATP
B)   glucose
C)   pyruvate
D)   waterE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

A typical cell contains "powerhouses," which is another name for which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A)   DNA
B)   ribosomes
C)   mitochondria
D)   rough endoplasmic reticulumE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

After digestion and absorption, an amino acid NOT used to build protein will first be subjected to which of the following processes?

Accepted Answer

A)   removal of its amino group
B)   removal of its carboxyl group
C)   hydrolysis of its peptide bond
D)   condensation of its peptide bondE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The basic units derived from food that enter the TCA cycle directly or through pyruvate and acetyl CoA include all of the members of which of the following groups?

Accepted Answer

A)   glycerol, starches, glucose
B)   starches, peptides, fatty acids
C)   fatty acids, glycerol, amino acids
D)   amino acids, peptides, glucoseE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Of the total amount of carbohydrate energy consumed by the body, approximately what percentage is used by the brain and nerve cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   10 percent
B)   30 percent
C)   50 percent
D)   90 percentE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

In which of the following groups can all of the dietary components be used to synthesize and store glycogen?

Accepted Answer

A)   lactose, animal fats, wheat starch
B)   animal fats, wheat starch, plant proteins
C)   wheat starch, plant proteins, lactose
D)   plant proteins, lactose, vegetable oilsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

MATCHING
a.NAD
b.Urea
c.MEOS
d.Water
e.Glucose
f.Enzyme
g.Glycogen
h.Glycerol
i.Ammonia
j.Coenzyme
k.Cori cycle
l.Lactate
m.Acetoacetate
n.Acetyl-coA
o.Pyruvate
p.Glucogenic
q.Gastric alcohol dehydrogenase
r.Synthesis of pyruvate from glycogen
s.Synthesis of cholesterol from acetate
t.Synthesis of acetyl-coA from glucose
-The major energy fuel for the central nervous system

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
a.NAD
b.Urea
c.MEOS
d.Water
e.Glucose
f.Enzyme
g.Glycogen
h.Glycerol
i.Ammonia
j.Coenzyme
k.Cori cycle
l.Lactate
m.Acetoacetate
n.Acetyl-coA
o.Pyruvate
p.Glucogenic
q.Gastric alcohol dehydrogenase
r.Synthesis of pyruvate from...

Question 19

Compare and contrast the various ways in which the body metabolizes carbohydrate, fat, and amino acids.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare and contrast the various ways in...

Question 20

Lillie has been diagnosed with ketosis after following a very-low-carbohydrate weight loss diet for 2 months. Which of the following symptoms would also indicate ketosis in Lillie?

Accepted Answer

A)   thinning hair
B)   irritable temper
C)   fishy body odour
D)   fruity odour on breathE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 7: Metabolism: Transformations and Interactions

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The series of reactions involving the conversion of glucose to pyruvate is known as which of the following?

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The basic units derived from food that enter the TCA cycle directly or through pyruvate and acetyl CoA include all of the members of which of the following groups?

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Which of the following best characterizes catabolic reactions?

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What percentage (by weight) of a triglyceride molecule can be converted to glucose?

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Which of the following is one explanation for the generally lower tolerance for alcohol in women in comparison to men?

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A typical cell contains "powerhouses," which is another name for which of the following structures?

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If the carbohydrate content of the diet is insufficient to meet the body's needs for glucose, which of the following compounds can be converted to glucose?

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Approximately how many molecules of ATP are generated from the complete oxidation of 1 molecule of glucose?

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After digestion and absorption, an amino acid NOT used to build protein will first be subjected to which of the following processes?

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When a person is performing intense physical exercise and begins to feel fatigue and a burning pain in the muscles, the response of the muscles is to synthesize more of which of the following compounds?

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In which of the following groups can all of the dietary components be used to synthesize and store glycogen?

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Which is the major energy carrier molecule in most cells?

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How are ketones formed?

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Assuming that other nutrient needs are met, what is the most efficient way to fatten a turkey?

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Compare and contrast the various ways in which the body metabolizes carbohydrate, fat, and amino acids.

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After the first day or so of fasting, which of the following compounds is most depleted in the body?

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Lillie has been diagnosed with ketosis after following a very-low-carbohydrate weight loss diet for 2 months. Which of the following symptoms would also indicate ketosis in Lillie?

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Of the total amount of carbohydrate energy consumed by the body, approximately what percentage is used by the brain and nerve cells?

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Exam 7: Metabolism: Transformations and Interactions

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The series of reactions involving the conversion of glucose to pyruvate is known as which of the following?

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The basic units derived from food that enter the TCA cycle directly or through pyruvate and acetyl CoA include all of the members of which of the following groups?

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Which of the following best characterizes catabolic reactions?

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What percentage (by weight) of a triglyceride molecule can be converted to glucose?

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Which of the following is one explanation for the generally lower tolerance for alcohol in women in comparison to men?

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A typical cell contains "powerhouses," which is another name for which of the following structures?

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If the carbohydrate content of the diet is insufficient to meet the body's needs for glucose, which of the following compounds can be converted to glucose?

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Approximately how many molecules of ATP are generated from the complete oxidation of 1 molecule of glucose?

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After digestion and absorption, an amino acid NOT used to build protein will first be subjected to which of the following processes?

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When a person is performing intense physical exercise and begins to feel fatigue and a burning pain in the muscles, the response of the muscles is to synthesize more of which of the following compounds?

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In which of the following groups can all of the dietary components be used to synthesize and store glycogen?

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Which is the major energy carrier molecule in most cells?

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How are ketones formed?

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Assuming that other nutrient needs are met, what is the most efficient way to fatten a turkey?

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Compare and contrast the various ways in which the body metabolizes carbohydrate, fat, and amino acids.

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After the first day or so of fasting, which of the following compounds is most depleted in the body?

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Lillie has been diagnosed with ketosis after following a very-low-carbohydrate weight loss diet for 2 months. Which of the following symptoms would also indicate ketosis in Lillie?

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Of the total amount of carbohydrate energy consumed by the body, approximately what percentage is used by the brain and nerve cells?

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