Question 1

The formation of glycogen from glucose is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  glycolysis 
B)  glycogenesis 
C)  glycogenolysis 
D)  gluconeogenesis 
E)  glucogenesis 
A)  glycolysis 
B)  glycogenesis 
C)  glycogenolysis 
D)  gluconeogenesis 
E)  glucogenesis

Question 2

Match the mineral with its function.
-iodine

Accepted Answer

A) functions in carbon dioxide metabolism and transport, also needed for protein metabolism 
B) component of hemoglobin 
C) a constituent of coenzymes; needed for bone formation and proper function of nerve and muscle 
D) needed for the production of thyroxine 
E) component of nucleic acids and ATP; used in bone formation 
A) functions in carbon dioxide metabolism and transport, also needed for protein metabolism 
B) component of hemoglobin 
C) a constituent of coenzymes; needed for bone formation and proper function of nerve and muscle 
D) needed for the production of thyroxine 
E) component of nucleic acids and ATP; used in bone formation

Question 3

Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule.
-steroids

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrates 
B) lipids 
C) proteins 
D) nucleic acids 
A) carbohydrates 
B) lipids 
C) proteins 
D) nucleic acids

Question 4

The result of five turns of the citric acid cycle would be

Accepted Answer

A)  5 ATP, 5 NADH, 5 FADH2, 5 carbon dioxide. 
B)  5 ATP, 15 NADH, 5 FADH2, 10 carbon dioxide. 
C)  10 ATP, 30 NADH, 10 FADH2, 20 carbon dioxide. 
D)  10 ATP, 10 NADH, 5 FADH2, 10 carbon dioxide. 
E)  15 ATP, 15 NADH, 15 FADH2, 15 carbon dioxide 
A)  5 ATP, 5 NADH, 5 FADH2, 5 carbon dioxide. 
B)  5 ATP, 15 NADH, 5 FADH2, 10 carbon dioxide. 
C)  10 ATP, 30 NADH, 10 FADH2, 20 carbon dioxide. 
D)  10 ATP, 10 NADH, 5 FADH2, 10 carbon dioxide. 
E)  15 ATP, 15 NADH, 15 FADH2, 15 carbon dioxide

Question 5

About 95% of the lipids in the human diet are

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol derivatives. 
B)  lecithins. 
C)  triglycerides. 
D)  starches and other complex polysaccharides. 
E)  phospholipids. 
A)  cholesterol derivatives. 
B)  lecithins. 
C)  triglycerides. 
D)  starches and other complex polysaccharides. 
E)  phospholipids.

Question 6

Excess glucose in animals is stored as

Accepted Answer

A)  starch. 
B)  sucrose. 
C)  glycogen. 
D)  galactose. 
E)  cellulose. 
A)  starch. 
B)  sucrose. 
C)  glycogen. 
D)  galactose. 
E)  cellulose.

Question 7

Which of the following steps in glycolysis occurs last?

Accepted Answer

A)  oxidation of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate 
B)  production of ATP from phosphoenolpyruvic acid 
C)  phosphorylation of glucose to form glucose-6-phosphate 
D)  cleavage of fructose 1, 6 diphosphate 
E)  input of 2 ATP molecules 
A)  oxidation of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate 
B)  production of ATP from phosphoenolpyruvic acid 
C)  phosphorylation of glucose to form glucose-6-phosphate 
D)  cleavage of fructose 1, 6 diphosphate 
E)  input of 2 ATP molecules

Question 8

In the first step of the citric acid cycle, ______ acid combines with acetyl-CoA to produce citric acid.

Accepted Answer

A)  oxaloacetic 
B)  pyruvic 
C)  lactic 
D)  alpha ketoglutaric 
E)  ketoglutaric 
A)  oxaloacetic 
B)  pyruvic 
C)  lactic 
D)  alpha ketoglutaric 
E)  ketoglutaric

Question 9

Match the vitamin with its function in the body.
-pyridoxine (B6)

Accepted Answer

A) required for the synthesis of clotting factors (prothrombin) 
B) is a component of the coenzyme FAD 
C) promotes calcium and phosphorus use 
D) involved in amino acid metabolism 
E) a primary constituent of coenzyme A 
A) required for the synthesis of clotting factors (prothrombin) 
B) is a component of the coenzyme FAD 
C) promotes calcium and phosphorus use 
D) involved in amino acid metabolism 
E) a primary constituent of coenzyme A

Question 10

If a person cuts their daily caloric intake by 500 Kcal, how long will it take to lose 1 pound of fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 days 
B)  1 week 
C)  10 days 
D)  2 weeks 
E)  12 days 
A)  5 days 
B)  1 week 
C)  10 days 
D)  2 weeks 
E)  12 days

Question 11

Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule.
-primary energy source

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrates 
B) lipids 
C) proteins 
D) nucleic acids 
A) carbohydrates 
B) lipids 
C) proteins 
D) nucleic acids

Question 12

Match the mineral with its function.
-iron

Accepted Answer

A) functions in carbon dioxide metabolism and transport, also needed for protein metabolism 
B) component of hemoglobin 
C) a constituent of coenzymes; needed for bone formation and proper function of nerve and muscle 
D) needed for the production of thyroxine 
E) component of nucleic acids and ATP; used in bone formation 
A) functions in carbon dioxide metabolism and transport, also needed for protein metabolism 
B) component of hemoglobin 
C) a constituent of coenzymes; needed for bone formation and proper function of nerve and muscle 
D) needed for the production of thyroxine 
E) component of nucleic acids and ATP; used in bone formation

Question 13

Which of the following does NOT contribute to basal metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise programs 
B)  Muscle tone 
C)  Heart contractions 
D)  Thermoregulation 
E)  Cell membrane transport 
A)  Exercise programs 
B)  Muscle tone 
C)  Heart contractions 
D)  Thermoregulation 
E)  Cell membrane transport

Question 14

How many ATP and NADH are produced by glycolysis of one glucose molecule?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 ATP and 1 NADH 
B)  4 ATP and 4 NADH 
C)  2 ATP and 2 NADH 
D)  1 ATP and 2 NADH 
A)  2 ATP and 1 NADH 
B)  4 ATP and 4 NADH 
C)  2 ATP and 2 NADH 
D)  1 ATP and 2 NADH

Question 15

Small dietary organic compounds that are necessary for metabolism are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamins. 
B)  minerals. 
C)  water. 
D)  lipids. 
E)  proteins. 
A)  vitamins. 
B)  minerals. 
C)  water. 
D)  lipids. 
E)  proteins.

Question 16

Which of the following recommendations regarding daily requirements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fats should account for 45% of total caloric intake. 
B)  Carbohydrate intake should be around 500 grams daily. 
C)  Protein consumption should be 10-35% of total kilocalorie intake. 
D)  Cholesterol intake should be about 300 milligrams per day. 
E)  Protein consumption should be about 45% of total kilocalorie intake. 
A)  Fats should account for 45% of total caloric intake. 
B)  Carbohydrate intake should be around 500 grams daily. 
C)  Protein consumption should be 10-35% of total kilocalorie intake. 
D)  Cholesterol intake should be about 300 milligrams per day. 
E)  Protein consumption should be about 45% of total kilocalorie intake.

Question 17

What process prepares glutamic acid for use in energy production?

Accepted Answer

A)  transamination 
B)  oxidative deamination 
C)  protein synthesis 
D)  ketogenesis 
A)  transamination 
B)  oxidative deamination 
C)  protein synthesis 
D)  ketogenesis

Question 18

Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule.
-structural component of plasma membrane

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrates 
B) lipids 
C) proteins 
D) nucleic acids 
A) carbohydrates 
B) lipids 
C) proteins 
D) nucleic acids

Question 19

Acetyl CoA

Accepted Answer

A)  can enter the electron transport system directly. 
B)  is a by product of glycolysis. 
C)  might be used in ketogenesis. 
D)  is needed to start oxidative deamination. 
E)  is converted to pyruvic acid. 
A)  can enter the electron transport system directly. 
B)  is a by product of glycolysis. 
C)  might be used in ketogenesis. 
D)  is needed to start oxidative deamination. 
E)  is converted to pyruvic acid.

Question 20

The transformation of acetyl-CoA to free fatty acids is a process called _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  lipogenesis 
B)  ketogenesis 
C)  cellular respiration 
D)  glucogenesis 
E)  fermentation 
A)  lipogenesis 
B)  ketogenesis 
C)  cellular respiration 
D)  glucogenesis 
E)  fermentation

Exam 25: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

The formation of glycogen from glucose is called _____.

Match the mineral with its function. -iodine

Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule. -steroids

The result of five turns of the citric acid cycle would be

About 95% of the lipids in the human diet are

Excess glucose in animals is stored as

Which of the following steps in glycolysis occurs last?

In the first step of the citric acid cycle, ______ acid combines with acetyl-CoA to produce citric acid.

Match the vitamin with its function in the body. -pyridoxine (B6)

If a person cuts their daily caloric intake by 500 Kcal, how long will it take to lose 1 pound of fat?

Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule. -primary energy source

Match the mineral with its function. -iron

Which of the following does NOT contribute to basal metabolism?

How many ATP and NADH are produced by glycolysis of one glucose molecule?

Small dietary organic compounds that are necessary for metabolism are called:

Which of the following recommendations regarding daily requirements is correct?

What process prepares glutamic acid for use in energy production?

Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule. -structural component of plasma membrane

Acetyl CoA

The transformation of acetyl-CoA to free fatty acids is a process called _______.

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