Question 1

When glucose enters a cell, it is phosphorylated to form __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When glucose enters a cell, it is...

Question 2

Which of the following minerals is part of the hemoglobin molecule?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  iodine 
C)  iron 
D)  zinc 
E)  fluorine 
A)  calcium 
B)  iodine 
C)  iron 
D)  zinc 
E)  fluorine

Question 3

Each NADH molecule fed into the electron transport chain produces _____ ATPs.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  6 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  6

Question 4

Match the vitamin with its function in the body.
-vitamin D

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule.
-DNA & RNA

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The body's main energy storage molecules are

Accepted Answer

A)  sugars. 
B)  proteins. 
C)  lipids. 
D)  vitamins. 
E)  carbohydrates. 
A)  sugars. 
B)  proteins. 
C)  lipids. 
D)  vitamins. 
E)  carbohydrates.

Question 8

Match the mineral with its function.
-magnesium

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 9

When the amine (NH2) group is stripped off of an amino acid, this amine group is converted to

Accepted Answer

A)  lactic acid. 
B)  glucose. 
C)  ammonia. 
D)  glycerol. 
E)  urea. 
A)  lactic acid. 
B)  glucose. 
C)  ammonia. 
D)  glycerol. 
E)  urea.

Question 10

Which of the following events takes place during the absorptive state?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein is converted into glucose in the process of deamination. 
B)  Glucose is converted into energy, glycogen, or fats. 
C)  Ketones are produced from fatty acids. 
D)  Fats are converted into glucose via beta oxidation. 
E)  Glycogen is converted to glucose. 
A)  Protein is converted into glucose in the process of deamination. 
B)  Glucose is converted into energy, glycogen, or fats. 
C)  Ketones are produced from fatty acids. 
D)  Fats are converted into glucose via beta oxidation. 
E)  Glycogen is converted to glucose.

Question 11

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be in a negative nitrogen balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  a healthy pregnant woman 
B)  a 10-year-old child 
C)  an adult woman with adequate protein intake 
D)  an elderly homeless man 
E)  a healthy adult man who exercises 
A)  a healthy pregnant woman 
B)  a 10-year-old child 
C)  an adult woman with adequate protein intake 
D)  an elderly homeless man 
E)  a healthy adult man who exercises

Question 12

An example of an incomplete protein food is

Accepted Answer

A)  eggs. 
B)  meat. 
C)  milk. 
D)  leafy green vegetables. 
E)  cheese. 
A)  eggs. 
B)  meat. 
C)  milk. 
D)  leafy green vegetables. 
E)  cheese.

Question 13

Vitamin E and vitamin C

Accepted Answer

A)  both release free radicals. 
B)  are needed in RBC production. 
C)  are both antioxidants. 
D)  are formed from provitamins. 
E)  are required for blood clotting. 
A)  both release free radicals. 
B)  are needed in RBC production. 
C)  are both antioxidants. 
D)  are formed from provitamins. 
E)  are required for blood clotting.

Question 14

Fat soluble vitamins can be toxic in large doses because they

Accepted Answer

A)  do not dissolve in water. 
B)  can be stored and accumulate in body tissues. 
C)  are rapidly excreted. 
D)  release free radicals. 
E)  are flushed out of the body. 
A)  do not dissolve in water. 
B)  can be stored and accumulate in body tissues. 
C)  are rapidly excreted. 
D)  release free radicals. 
E)  are flushed out of the body.

Question 15

The energy currency of the cell is a molecule called

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose. 
B)  pyruvate. 
C)  fat. 
D)  ADP. 
E)  ATP. 
A)  glucose. 
B)  pyruvate. 
C)  fat. 
D)  ADP. 
E)  ATP.

Question 16

The formation of fat from excess glucose is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The formation of fat from excess glucose...

Question 17

Which of the following vitamins is mismatched with its function?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin D - bone growth 
B)  vitamin A - rhodopsin synthesis 
C)  folate - synthesis of clotting factors 
D)  vitamin C - collagen synthesis 
E)  vitamin B12 - red blood cell production 
A)  vitamin D - bone growth 
B)  vitamin A - rhodopsin synthesis 
C)  folate - synthesis of clotting factors 
D)  vitamin C - collagen synthesis 
E)  vitamin B12 - red blood cell production

Question 18

Starches and sugars are examples of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule.
-actin & myosin

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The digestion of complex carbohydrates is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  anabolism. 
B)  synthesis. 
C)  absorption. 
D)  catabolism. 
A)  anabolism. 
B)  synthesis. 
C)  absorption. 
D)  catabolism.

Exam 25: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

When glucose enters a cell, it is phosphorylated to form __________.

Which of the following minerals is part of the hemoglobin molecule?

Each NADH molecule fed into the electron transport chain produces _____ ATPs.

Match the vitamin with its function in the body. -vitamin D

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

Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule. -DNA & RNA

The body's main energy storage molecules are

Match the mineral with its function. -magnesium

When the amine (NH2) group is stripped off of an amino acid, this amine group is converted to

Which of the following events takes place during the absorptive state?

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be in a negative nitrogen balance?

An example of an incomplete protein food is

Vitamin E and vitamin C

Fat soluble vitamins can be toxic in large doses because they

The energy currency of the cell is a molecule called

The formation of fat from excess glucose is called __________.

Which of the following vitamins is mismatched with its function?

Starches and sugars are examples of

Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule. -actin & myosin

The digestion of complex carbohydrates is an example of

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