Question 1

_________ contains riboflavin and can pick up two hydrogen ions and two electrons.

Accepted Answer

A) FAD 
B) TPP 
C) Coenzyme A 
D) NAD 
A) FAD 
B) TPP 
C) Coenzyme A 
D) NAD

Question 2

Which of the following compounds can be used for energy? (Check all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

__X__
Carbohydrates

Question 3

___________ is a condition characterized by the accumulation of scar tissue in the liver leading to its irreversible damage.

Accepted Answer

A) Type 2 diabetes 
B) Metabolic syndrome 
C) BAC 
D) Cirrhosis of the liver 
A) Type 2 diabetes 
B) Metabolic syndrome 
C) BAC 
D) Cirrhosis of the liver

Question 4

What process must amino acids undergo before they can be used for energy? (Check all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

__X__
Deamination
__

Question 5

Which of the following compounds enters the citric acid cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) Pyruvate 
B) Cytochrome C 
C) Acetyl CoA 
D) Glucose 
A) Pyruvate 
B) Cytochrome C 
C) Acetyl CoA 
D) Glucose

Question 6

The higher the number of carbon atoms in a fatty acid,the higher the number of acetyl CoA produced via beta-oxidation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following chemical pathways of glucose catabolism produces the highest amount of ATP molecules?

Accepted Answer

A) Electron chain transport 
B) Glycolysis 
C) Citric acid cycle 
D) Fermentation 
A) Electron chain transport 
B) Glycolysis 
C) Citric acid cycle 
D) Fermentation

Question 8

Consuming excessive amounts of protein can lead to increased accumulation of body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Lipogenesis uses the same enzymes and metabolic pathways as beta-oxidation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Check any accurate statements from the list below.
____ATP is a high-energy phosphate compound.
_____Enzymes are changed during the chemical reactions they catalyze.
____ATP can be broken down to ADP to release energy for cells to use.
____ATP can be formed from ADP through phosphorylation.

Accepted Answer

Check any accurate statements from the l

Question 11

Consuming excessive amounts of carbohydrates can lead to increased accumulation of body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

ATP synthesis occurs in which of the following organelles?

Accepted Answer

A) Golgi apparatus 
B) Lysosome 
C) Endoplasmic reticulum 
D) Mitochondrion 
A) Golgi apparatus 
B) Lysosome 
C) Endoplasmic reticulum 
D) Mitochondrion

Question 13

______________ is the formation of ketone bodies in liver cells from the excess of acetyl CoA produced.

Accepted Answer

A) Beta-oxidation 
B) Ketogenesis 
C) Ketone diet 
D) Ketoacidosis 
A) Beta-oxidation 
B) Ketogenesis 
C) Ketone diet 
D) Ketoacidosis

Question 14

The human body can withstand short-term fasting,because the glycogen stored in the liver and muscles can be used as a source of energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Sara has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC)of 0.18.At this BAC,you would expect her to be _____________.

Accepted Answer

A) disoriented 
B) in a stupor 
C) light-headed 
D) in a coma 
A) disoriented 
B) in a stupor 
C) light-headed 
D) in a coma

Question 16

The primary function of adipocytes is ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) triglyceride storage 
B) glucose storage 
C) glycogen synthesis 
D) protein synthesis 
A) triglyceride storage 
B) glucose storage 
C) glycogen synthesis 
D) protein synthesis

Question 17

All the following hormones promote catabolic pathways EXCEPT ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine 
B) glucagon 
C) cortisol 
D) insulin 
A) epinephrine 
B) glucagon 
C) cortisol 
D) insulin

Question 18

Karen has type 1 diabetes,and she often forgets to administer insulin to herself.Why does her breath usually have a fruity odor?

Accepted Answer

A) An excessive amount of glucose has accumulated on her teeth,which eventually contributes to dental decay and "bad breath." 
B) She has hyperglycemia,which results in ketosis as her body catabolizes an excessive amount of fatty acids. 
C) Her diabetic condition causes fermentation in her small intestine,which results in faulty digestion of certain kinds of fruit. 
D) Her liver synthesizes too much bile,which is blocking her bile duct and interfering with fatty acid digestion. 
A) An excessive amount of glucose has accumulated on her teeth,which eventually contributes to dental decay and "bad breath." 
B) She has hyperglycemia,which results in ketosis as her body catabolizes an excessive amount of fatty acids. 
C) Her diabetic condition causes fermentation in her small intestine,which results in faulty digestion of certain kinds of fruit. 
D) Her liver synthesizes too much bile,which is blocking her bile duct and interfering with fatty acid digestion.

Question 19

The synthesis of fatty acids is known as _____________.

Accepted Answer

A) glycogenesis 
B) beta-oxidation 
C) lipolysis 
D) lipogenesis 
A) glycogenesis 
B) beta-oxidation 
C) lipolysis 
D) lipogenesis

Question 20

________ is a component of the coenzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide.

Accepted Answer

A) Thiamin 
B) Niacin 
C) Riboflavin 
D) Vitamin B-6 
A) Thiamin 
B) Niacin 
C) Riboflavin 
D) Vitamin B-6

_________ contains riboflavin and can pick up two hydrogen ions and two electrons.

Which of the following compounds can be used for energy? (Check all that apply. )

___________ is a condition characterized by the accumulation of scar tissue in the liver leading to its irreversible damage.

What process must amino acids undergo before they can be used for energy? (Check all that apply. )

Which of the following compounds enters the citric acid cycle?

The higher the number of carbon atoms in a fatty acid,the higher the number of acetyl CoA produced via beta-oxidation.

Which of the following chemical pathways of glucose catabolism produces the highest amount of ATP molecules?

Consuming excessive amounts of protein can lead to increased accumulation of body fat.

Lipogenesis uses the same enzymes and metabolic pathways as beta-oxidation.

Check any accurate statements from the list below. __ATP is a high-energy phosphate compound. _Enzymes are changed during the chemical reactions they catalyze. ATP can be broken down to ADP to release energy for cells to use. __ATP can be formed from ADP through phosphorylation.

Consuming excessive amounts of carbohydrates can lead to increased accumulation of body fat.

ATP synthesis occurs in which of the following organelles?

______________ is the formation of ketone bodies in liver cells from the excess of acetyl CoA produced.

The human body can withstand short-term fasting,because the glycogen stored in the liver and muscles can be used as a source of energy.

Sara has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC)of 0.18.At this BAC,you would expect her to be _____________.

The primary function of adipocytes is ______________.

All the following hormones promote catabolic pathways EXCEPT ____________.

Karen has type 1 diabetes,and she often forgets to administer insulin to herself.Why does her breath usually have a fruity odor?

The synthesis of fatty acids is known as _____________.

________ is a component of the coenzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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Exam 8: Metabolism

_________ contains riboflavin and can pick up two hydrogen ions and two electrons.

Which of the following compounds can be used for energy? (Check all that apply. )

___________ is a condition characterized by the accumulation of scar tissue in the liver leading to its irreversible damage.

What process must amino acids undergo before they can be used for energy? (Check all that apply. )

Which of the following compounds enters the citric acid cycle?

The higher the number of carbon atoms in a fatty acid,the higher the number of acetyl CoA produced via beta-oxidation.

Which of the following chemical pathways of glucose catabolism produces the highest amount of ATP molecules?

Consuming excessive amounts of protein can lead to increased accumulation of body fat.

Lipogenesis uses the same enzymes and metabolic pathways as beta-oxidation.

Check any accurate statements from the list below. ____ATP is a high-energy phosphate compound. _____Enzymes are changed during the chemical reactions they catalyze. ____ATP can be broken down to ADP to release energy for cells to use. ____ATP can be formed from ADP through phosphorylation.

Consuming excessive amounts of carbohydrates can lead to increased accumulation of body fat.

ATP synthesis occurs in which of the following organelles?

______________ is the formation of ketone bodies in liver cells from the excess of acetyl CoA produced.

The human body can withstand short-term fasting,because the glycogen stored in the liver and muscles can be used as a source of energy.

Sara has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC)of 0.18.At this BAC,you would expect her to be _____________.

The primary function of adipocytes is ______________.

All the following hormones promote catabolic pathways EXCEPT ____________.

Karen has type 1 diabetes,and she often forgets to administer insulin to herself.Why does her breath usually have a fruity odor?

The synthesis of fatty acids is known as _____________.

________ is a component of the coenzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

Filters

Check any accurate statements from the list below. __ATP is a high-energy phosphate compound. _Enzymes are changed during the chemical reactions they catalyze. ATP can be broken down to ADP to release energy for cells to use. __ATP can be formed from ADP through phosphorylation.