Question 1

A metabolic pathway in which a series of reactions is used to repeatedly break down or build up a molecule is defined as a ___ pathway.

Accepted Answer

A)  linear 
B)  circular 
C)  spiral 
D)  coupled 
A)  linear 
B)  circular 
C)  spiral 
D)  coupled

Question 2

The compounds needed to start the citric acid cycle are

Accepted Answer

A)  acetyl-CoA and citrate. 
B)  isocitrate and NAD+. 
C)  acetyl-CoA and NADH. 
D)  acetyl-CoA and oxaloacetate. 
A)  acetyl-CoA and citrate. 
B)  isocitrate and NAD+. 
C)  acetyl-CoA and NADH. 
D)  acetyl-CoA and oxaloacetate.

Question 3

Amylase

Accepted Answer

A)  is an enzyme that continues functioning in the stomach. 
B)  is the only enzyme in the saliva that hydrolyzes proteins. 
C)  is a carbohydrate easily digested in the stomach. 
D)  catalyzes hydrolysis of some of the   bonds in amylose. 
A)  is an enzyme that continues functioning in the stomach. 
B)  is the only enzyme in the saliva that hydrolyzes proteins. 
C)  is a carbohydrate easily digested in the stomach. 
D)  catalyzes hydrolysis of some of the   bonds in amylose.

Question 4

During glycolysis and under aerobic conditions, pyruvate is converted into ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  lactate 
B)  acetyl-CoA 
C)  ketones 
D)  ADP 
A)  lactate 
B)  acetyl-CoA 
C)  ketones 
D)  ADP

A metabolic pathway in which a series of reactions is used to repeatedly break down or build up a molecule is defined as a ___ pathway.

The compounds needed to start the citric acid cycle are

Amylase

During glycolysis and under aerobic conditions, pyruvate is converted into ___.

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Exam 14: Metabolism

A metabolic pathway in which a series of reactions is used to repeatedly break down or build up a molecule is defined as a ___ pathway.

The compounds needed to start the citric acid cycle are

Amylase

During glycolysis and under aerobic conditions, pyruvate is converted into ___.

Science and Measurements

Atoms and Elements

Compounds

An Introduction to Organic Compounds

Reactions

Gases, Solutions, Colloids, and Suspensions

Acids, Bases, and Equilibrium

Organic Reactions Hydrocarbons, Carboxlic Acids, Amines, and Related Compounds

Organic Reactions 2-Alcohols, Ethers, Aldehydes, and Ketones

Carbohydrates

Lipids and Membranes

Peptides, Proteins, and Enzymes

Nucleic Acids

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