Question 1

The process by which an amine group of an amino acid can be transferred onto a keto acid to synthesize a new non-essential amino acid is called:

Accepted Answer

A) lipogenesis. 
B) transamination. 
C) proteolysis. 
D) ketogenesis. 
A) lipogenesis. 
B) transamination. 
C) proteolysis. 
D) ketogenesis.

Question 2

Which of the following coenzymes is associated with greatest ATP production?

Accepted Answer

A) nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide 
B) flavin adenine dinucleotide 
C) glucokinase 
D) sucrase 
A) nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide 
B) flavin adenine dinucleotide 
C) glucokinase 
D) sucrase

Question 3

Which molecule is common to catabolism of fat and glucose?

Accepted Answer

A) phosphofructokinase 
B) hexokinase 
C) pyruvate 
D) acetyl CoA 
A) phosphofructokinase 
B) hexokinase 
C) pyruvate 
D) acetyl CoA

Question 4

Explain why relying on amino acids as the primary source of ATP would be less effective than relying on carbohydrates or fats.

Accepted Answer

It would be less effective to rely on am

Question 5

If you were to consume an extremely large meal of fettucini alfredo, your body would:

Accepted Answer

A) use the carbohydrate for energy and store the fat in the adipose tissue. 
B) use the fat for energy and store the carbohydrate as muscle glycogen. 
C) use the fat and carbohydrate equally for its energy needs. 
D) convert all of the carbohydrate to fat and use amino acids for energy. 
A) use the carbohydrate for energy and store the fat in the adipose tissue. 
B) use the fat for energy and store the carbohydrate as muscle glycogen. 
C) use the fat and carbohydrate equally for its energy needs. 
D) convert all of the carbohydrate to fat and use amino acids for energy.

Question 6

Lactose is formed by which classification of reaction?

Accepted Answer

A) condensation 
B) hydrolysis 
C) hydrogen bonding 
D) phosphorylation 
A) condensation 
B) hydrolysis 
C) hydrogen bonding 
D) phosphorylation

Question 7

Discuss the metabolic shifts that occur during short-term and long-term fasting.

Accepted Answer

Three hours or so after the last meal th

Question 8

Fatty acid oxidation takes place in the:

Accepted Answer

A) cytosol. 
B) mitochondria. 
C) cell membrane. 
D) endoplasmic reticulum. 
A) cytosol. 
B) mitochondria. 
C) cell membrane. 
D) endoplasmic reticulum.

Question 9

Individuals following a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet will use more protein as an energy source. In light of this, what other dietary adjustment should they make?

Accepted Answer

A) increase their intake of sucrose 
B) increase their intake of acidic foods 
C) increase their intake of saturated fats 
D) increase their intake of fluids 
A) increase their intake of sucrose 
B) increase their intake of acidic foods 
C) increase their intake of saturated fats 
D) increase their intake of fluids

Question 10

In a building phase, an athlete will be gaining muscle mass. Explain which process, catabolism or anabolism, will dominate in this situation.

Accepted Answer

In order to build muscle mass, anabolism

Question 11

What percentage of Canadian university students reported consuming alcohol at least once in the previous month.

Accepted Answer

A) 27% 
B) 38% 
C) 77% 
D) 86% 
A) 27% 
B) 38% 
C) 77% 
D) 86%

Question 12

The coenzyme flavin adenine dinucleotide is derived from a:

Accepted Answer

A) protein. 
B) B vitamin. 
C) mineral. 
D) phosphate. 
A) protein. 
B) B vitamin. 
C) mineral. 
D) phosphate.

Question 13

________ is an anabolic reaction in which water is released as a by-product.

Accepted Answer

A) Hydrolysis 
B) Condensation 
C) Phosphorylation 
D) Dephosphorylation 
A) Hydrolysis 
B) Condensation 
C) Phosphorylation 
D) Dephosphorylation

Question 14

What is ATP? Why is it called the energy currency of the cell? Be specific.

Accepted Answer

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)consists of

Question 15

The process of breaking down large molecules to release energy is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) catabolism. 
B) anabolism. 
C) hydrolysis. 
D) metabolism. 
A) catabolism. 
B) anabolism. 
C) hydrolysis. 
D) metabolism.

Question 16

The process of converting glycogen to glucose is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) catabolism. 
B) anabolism. 
C) glycolysis. 
D) condensation. 
A) catabolism. 
B) anabolism. 
C) glycolysis. 
D) condensation.

Question 17

Chantelle is a young girl with epilepsy. What type of diet might she be prescribed to reduce the severity of her seizures?

Accepted Answer

A) a diet high in fat 
B) a diet high in protein 
C) a diet high in carbohydrate 
D) a diet consisting of liquid foods 
A) a diet high in fat 
B) a diet high in protein 
C) a diet high in carbohydrate 
D) a diet consisting of liquid foods

Question 18

Which of the following enzymes is involved in the breakdown of triglycerides stored in adipose cells?

Accepted Answer

A) hormone-sensitive lipase 
B) hexokinase 
C) albumin 
D) peptidase 
A) hormone-sensitive lipase 
B) hexokinase 
C) albumin 
D) peptidase

Question 19

When oxygen is plentiful, pyruvate from glucose is converted to:

Accepted Answer

A) acetyl CoA. 
B) glycogen. 
C) glucose 6-phosphate. 
D) lactate. 
A) acetyl CoA. 
B) glycogen. 
C) glucose 6-phosphate. 
D) lactate.

Question 20

The first step of glycolysis is:

Accepted Answer

A) deamination of glucose. 
B) dephosphorylation of glucose. 
C) phosphorylation of glucose. 
D) condensation of glucose. 
A) deamination of glucose. 
B) dephosphorylation of glucose. 
C) phosphorylation of glucose. 
D) condensation of glucose.

The process by which an amine group of an amino acid can be transferred onto a keto acid to synthesize a new non-essential amino acid is called:

Which of the following coenzymes is associated with greatest ATP production?

Which molecule is common to catabolism of fat and glucose?

Explain why relying on amino acids as the primary source of ATP would be less effective than relying on carbohydrates or fats.

If you were to consume an extremely large meal of fettucini alfredo, your body would:

Lactose is formed by which classification of reaction?

Discuss the metabolic shifts that occur during short-term and long-term fasting.

Fatty acid oxidation takes place in the:

Individuals following a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet will use more protein as an energy source. In light of this, what other dietary adjustment should they make?

In a building phase, an athlete will be gaining muscle mass. Explain which process, catabolism or anabolism, will dominate in this situation.

What percentage of Canadian university students reported consuming alcohol at least once in the previous month.

The coenzyme flavin adenine dinucleotide is derived from a:

________ is an anabolic reaction in which water is released as a by-product.

What is ATP? Why is it called the energy currency of the cell? Be specific.

The process of breaking down large molecules to release energy is termed:

The process of converting glycogen to glucose is an example of:

Chantelle is a young girl with epilepsy. What type of diet might she be prescribed to reduce the severity of her seizures?

Which of the following enzymes is involved in the breakdown of triglycerides stored in adipose cells?

When oxygen is plentiful, pyruvate from glucose is converted to:

The first step of glycolysis is:

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Exam 7: Metabolism: From Food to Life

The process by which an amine group of an amino acid can be transferred onto a keto acid to synthesize a new non-essential amino acid is called:

Which of the following coenzymes is associated with greatest ATP production?

Which molecule is common to catabolism of fat and glucose?

Explain why relying on amino acids as the primary source of ATP would be less effective than relying on carbohydrates or fats.

If you were to consume an extremely large meal of fettucini alfredo, your body would:

Lactose is formed by which classification of reaction?

Discuss the metabolic shifts that occur during short-term and long-term fasting.

Fatty acid oxidation takes place in the:

Individuals following a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet will use more protein as an energy source. In light of this, what other dietary adjustment should they make?

In a building phase, an athlete will be gaining muscle mass. Explain which process, catabolism or anabolism, will dominate in this situation.

What percentage of Canadian university students reported consuming alcohol at least once in the previous month.

The coenzyme flavin adenine dinucleotide is derived from a:

________ is an anabolic reaction in which water is released as a by-product.

What is ATP? Why is it called the energy currency of the cell? Be specific.

The process of breaking down large molecules to release energy is termed:

The process of converting glycogen to glucose is an example of:

Chantelle is a young girl with epilepsy. What type of diet might she be prescribed to reduce the severity of her seizures?

Which of the following enzymes is involved in the breakdown of triglycerides stored in adipose cells?

When oxygen is plentiful, pyruvate from glucose is converted to:

The first step of glycolysis is:

The Role of Nutrition in Our Health

Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Lipids: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Micronutrients, Phytochemicals, and Functional Foods

Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Years of Life

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: the Later Years

Malnutrition at Home and Around the World

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