Question 1

Glycolysis is the conversion of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen to fat
B)  glycogen to protein
C)  glucose to pyruvate
D)  glucose to glycogen
E)  glycogen to glucoseF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 2

The amount of ethanol in a typical "drink" is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5 ounce
B)  1 ounce
C)  1.5 ounces
D)  2 ounces
E)  4 ouncesF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

How does the electron transport chain function in the synthesis of ATP?

Accepted Answer

The electron transport chain captures en...

Question 4

In the adult body, food energy not stored as fat or glycogen is lost as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  heat
B)  photons
C)  carbon dioxide
D)  electromagnetic radiation
E)  methaneF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 5

When energy-yielding nutrients are consumed in excess, which one(s)  can lead to storage of fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat only
B)  Carbohydrate only
C)  Fat and carbohydrate only
D)  Fat, carbohydrate, and protein
E)  Protein and fat onlyF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

Which statement is true regarding alcoholic beverages containing caffeine?

Accepted Answer

A)  The FDA has banned their sales.
B)  The time needed to be intoxicated is slowed by caffeine.
C)  The presence of caffeine slows down consumption.
D)  The caffeine slows the development of alcohol-induced impairment.
E)  The presence of caffeine improves an individual's judgment about his or her level of intoxication.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

In the TCA (tricarboxylic acid; Krebs) cycle, ____________________ is broken down into ____________________ and ____________________,

Accepted Answer

acetyl CoA...

Question 8

When protein consumption is in excess of body needs and energy needs are met, the excess amino acids are metabolized and the energy in the molecules is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  stored as fat only
B)  excreted in the feces
C)  stored as amino acids only
D)  stored as glycogen and fat
E)  excreted in the urineF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

During the first few days of a fast, what energy source provides about 90% of the glucose needed to fuel the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein
B)  Ketones
C)  Glycogen
D)  Triglycerides
E)  GlycerolF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 10

The final common metabolic pathway for carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

TCA cycle; Krebs cyc...

Question 11

The metabolism of alcohol begins in the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  liver
B)  brain
C)  stomach
D)  intestines
E)  mouthF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

MATCHING
-An enzyme with activity levels related to a person's sex

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethyl
B)  Urea
C)  MEOS
D)  Water
E)  GlucoseF) EnzymeG) GlycogenH) GlycerolI) AmmoniaJ) CoenzymeK) Cori cycleL) LactateM) AcetoacetateN) Acetyl CoAO) PyruvateP) TriglycerideQ) Gastric alcohol dehydrogenaseR) Synthesis of pyruvate from glycogenS) Synthesis of cholesterol from acetateT) Synthesis of acetyl CoA from glucoseU) C) and O)
V) H) and P)

Question 13

MATCHING
-The oxidation product of pyruvate

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethyl
B)  Urea
C)  MEOS
D)  Water
E)  GlucoseF) EnzymeG) GlycogenH) GlycerolI) AmmoniaJ) CoenzymeK) Cori cycleL) LactateM) AcetoacetateN) Acetyl CoAO) PyruvateP) TriglycerideQ) Gastric alcohol dehydrogenaseR) Synthesis of pyruvate from glycogenS) Synthesis of cholesterol from acetateT) Synthesis of acetyl CoA from glucoseU) I) and S)
V) G) and J)

Question 14

What is a possible metabolic reaction in the cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pyruvate to urea
B)  Lactate to pyruvate
C)  Acetyl CoA to pyruvate
D)  Carbon dioxide to glycerol
E)  Fatty acids to glucoseF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

Explain the roles of protein and fat as nutrients for gluconeogenesis. What are the circumstances that favor low and high rates of gluconeogenesis?

Accepted Answer

During a fast, the need for glucose pose...

Question 16

The process by which green plants use the sun's energy to make carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process by which green plants use...

Question 17

In addition to energy, what are the principal end products of cellular oxidation of carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Water and carbon dioxide
B)  Carbon, hydrogen, and urea
C)  Indigestible fiber and nitrogen
D)  Monosaccharides and amino acids
E)  Oxygen and carbolic acidF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

MATCHING
-A ketone

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethyl
B)  Urea
C)  MEOS
D)  Water
E)  GlucoseF) EnzymeG) GlycogenH) GlycerolI) AmmoniaJ) CoenzymeK) Cori cycleL) LactateM) AcetoacetateN) Acetyl CoAO) PyruvateP) TriglycerideQ) Gastric alcohol dehydrogenaseR) Synthesis of pyruvate from glycogenS) Synthesis of cholesterol from acetateT) Synthesis of acetyl CoA from glucoseU) G) and L)
V) A) and M)

Question 19

Excess alcohol intake leads to a reduction in the synthesis rate of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  liver fat
B)  liver glucose
C)  ketone bodies
D)  acetyl CoA molecules
E)  insulinF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

What is a possible fate of acetyl CoA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Degradation to urea
B)  Synthesis to glycerol
C)  Synthesis to fatty acids
D)  Degradation to ammonia
E)  Storage in lipidsF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Exam 7: Energy Metabolism

In the TCA (tricarboxylic acid; Krebs) cycle, ____________________ is broken down into ____________________ and ____________________,

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The process by which green plants use the sun's energy to make carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water is ____________________.

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Excess alcohol intake leads to a reduction in the synthesis rate of ____.

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Glycolysis is the conversion of ____.

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In the adult body, food energy not stored as fat or glycogen is lost as ____.

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What is a possible metabolic reaction in the cell?

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What is a possible fate of acetyl CoA?

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MATCHING -A ketone

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When protein consumption is in excess of body needs and energy needs are met, the excess amino acids are metabolized and the energy in the molecules is ____.

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In addition to energy, what are the principal end products of cellular oxidation of carbohydrates?

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Which statement is true regarding alcoholic beverages containing caffeine?

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MATCHING -An enzyme with activity levels related to a person's sex

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Explain the roles of protein and fat as nutrients for gluconeogenesis. What are the circumstances that favor low and high rates of gluconeogenesis?

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During the first few days of a fast, what energy source provides about 90% of the glucose needed to fuel the body?

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The metabolism of alcohol begins in the ____.

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When energy-yielding nutrients are consumed in excess, which one(s) can lead to storage of fat?

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How does the electron transport chain function in the synthesis of ATP?

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The final common metabolic pathway for carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids is the ____________________.

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The amount of ethanol in a typical "drink" is ____.

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