Question 1

The second stage of catabolic metabolism occurs in the

Accepted Answer

A)  cell membrane. 
B)  cytosol. 
C)  mitochondria. 
D)  ribosomes. 
A)  cell membrane. 
B)  cytosol. 
C)  mitochondria. 
D)  ribosomes. B

Question 2

In general, cofactors and coenzymes assist with

Accepted Answer

A)  anabolic metabolism. 
B)  catabolic metabolism. 
C)  enzymatic reactions. 
D)  hydrolytic reactions. 
A)  anabolic metabolism. 
B)  catabolic metabolism. 
C)  enzymatic reactions. 
D)  hydrolytic reactions. C

Question 3

Hemoglobin is classified as a

Accepted Answer

A)  membrane protein. 
B)  protective protein. 
C)  structural protein. 
D)  transport protein. 
A)  membrane protein. 
B)  protective protein. 
C)  structural protein. 
D)  transport protein. D

Question 4

Postparturient ketosis usually appears

Accepted Answer

A)  during fertilization of an ova. 
B)  during lactation. 
C)  during the first trimester of pregnancy. 
D)  when an embryo becomes a fetus. 
A)  during fertilization of an ova. 
B)  during lactation. 
C)  during the first trimester of pregnancy. 
D)  when an embryo becomes a fetus.

Question 5

The fat-soluble vitamins are

Accepted Answer

A)  A, B12, C, D. 
B)  A, D, E, K. 
C)  C, B6, B12, E. 
D)  C, D, E, K. 
A)  A, B12, C, D. 
B)  A, D, E, K. 
C)  C, B6, B12, E. 
D)  C, D, E, K.

Question 6

Examples of macrominerals are

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium, magnesium, potassium. 
B)  iodine, iron, sodium. 
C)  nickel, phosphorus, selenium. 
D)  sulfur, copper, chlorine. 
A)  calcium, magnesium, potassium. 
B)  iodine, iron, sodium. 
C)  nickel, phosphorus, selenium. 
D)  sulfur, copper, chlorine.

Question 7

Taurine is an essential nutrient for which species of animal?

Accepted Answer

A)  canine 
B)  equine 
C)  feline 
D)  ovine 
A)  canine 
B)  equine 
C)  feline 
D)  ovine

Question 8

Most enzymes end with the suffix

Accepted Answer

A)  -ace. 
B)  -ase. 
C)  -ate. 
D)  -atyl. 
A)  -ace. 
B)  -ase. 
C)  -ate. 
D)  -atyl.

Question 9

A loss of a minimum of __ of its water would be fatal to an animal.

Accepted Answer

A)  15% 
B)  25% 
C)  35% 
D)  5% 
A)  15% 
B)  25% 
C)  35% 
D)  5%

Question 10

Examples of microminerals are

Accepted Answer

A)  cobalt, calcium, chromium. 
B)  copper, iodine, iron. 
C)  magnesium, zinc, fluorine, sulfur. 
D)  manganese, magnesium, molybdenum. 
A)  cobalt, calcium, chromium. 
B)  copper, iodine, iron. 
C)  magnesium, zinc, fluorine, sulfur. 
D)  manganese, magnesium, molybdenum.

Question 11

Of the six categories of nutrients, which three produce energy when they are consumed?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins 
B)  lipids, vitamins, and proteins 
C)  minerals, carbohydrates, and proteins 
D)  proteins, lipids, and minerals 
A)  carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins 
B)  lipids, vitamins, and proteins 
C)  minerals, carbohydrates, and proteins 
D)  proteins, lipids, and minerals

Question 12

Each enzyme has the capability of initiating a maximum of how many types of enzymatic reactions.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  1 
C)  10 
D)  2 
A)  5 
B)  1 
C)  10 
D)  2

Question 13

The primary function of dietary vitamins is to

Accepted Answer

A)  activate enzymes. 
B)  break down proteins. 
C)  degrade minerals. 
D)  metabolize carbohydrates. 
A)  activate enzymes. 
B)  break down proteins. 
C)  degrade minerals. 
D)  metabolize carbohydrates.

Question 14

Examples of trace elements are

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium, potassium, sodium. 
B)  chlorine, selenium, fluorine. 
C)  cobalt, fluorine, sulfur. 
D)  iodine, iron, zinc. 
A)  calcium, potassium, sodium. 
B)  chlorine, selenium, fluorine. 
C)  cobalt, fluorine, sulfur. 
D)  iodine, iron, zinc.

Question 15

Plant and grain protein digestion in ruminants occurs primarily in the

Accepted Answer

A)  abomasum. 
B)  omasum. 
C)  reticulum. 
D)  rumen. 
A)  abomasum. 
B)  omasum. 
C)  reticulum. 
D)  rumen.

Question 16

When an animal starts breaking down body fat to compensate for a caloric deficiency in its diet, __ are released into the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids 
B)  ketones 
C)  monosaccharides 
D)  polysaccharides 
A)  amino acids 
B)  ketones 
C)  monosaccharides 
D)  polysaccharides

Question 17

Which of the following minerals is the most abundant in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  iron 
C)  potassium 
D)  sodium 
A)  calcium 
B)  iron 
C)  potassium 
D)  sodium

Question 18

A catalyst

Accepted Answer

A)  lowers the activation energy of a reaction and slows down the reaction. 
B)  lowers the activation energy of a reaction and speeds up the reaction. 
C)  raises the activation energy of a reaction and slows down the reaction. 
D)  raises the activation energy of a reaction and speeds up the reaction. 
A)  lowers the activation energy of a reaction and slows down the reaction. 
B)  lowers the activation energy of a reaction and speeds up the reaction. 
C)  raises the activation energy of a reaction and slows down the reaction. 
D)  raises the activation energy of a reaction and speeds up the reaction.

Question 19

The molecule with which an enzyme reacts is the

Accepted Answer

A)  substance. 
B)  substate. 
C)  substrate. 
D)  substratum. 
A)  substance. 
B)  substate. 
C)  substrate. 
D)  substratum.

Question 20

The third stage of catabolic metabolism occurs in the

Accepted Answer

A)  cell membrane. 
B)  cytosol. 
C)  mitochondria. 
D)  ribosomes. 
A)  cell membrane. 
B)  cytosol. 
C)  mitochondria. 
D)  ribosomes.

Exam 17: Nutrients and Metabolism

The second stage of catabolic metabolism occurs in the

In general, cofactors and coenzymes assist with

Hemoglobin is classified as a

Postparturient ketosis usually appears

The fat-soluble vitamins are

Examples of macrominerals are

Taurine is an essential nutrient for which species of animal?

Most enzymes end with the suffix

A loss of a minimum of __ of its water would be fatal to an animal.

Examples of microminerals are

Of the six categories of nutrients, which three produce energy when they are consumed?

Each enzyme has the capability of initiating a maximum of how many types of enzymatic reactions.

The primary function of dietary vitamins is to

Examples of trace elements are

Plant and grain protein digestion in ruminants occurs primarily in the

When an animal starts breaking down body fat to compensate for a caloric deficiency in its diet, __ are released into the bloodstream.

Which of the following minerals is the most abundant in the body?

A catalyst

The molecule with which an enzyme reacts is the

The third stage of catabolic metabolism occurs in the

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