Question 1

In the activation of a fatty acid, energy from the hydrolysis of ATP is used to

Accepted Answer

A)  cause a unit of acetyl CoA to separate from the fatty acid chain. 
B)  add a molecule of water across a double bond to give a hydroxyl group on the  \beta  carbon. 
C)  form a double bond in an oxidation reaction. 
D)  oxidize the hydroxyl group on the   
E)  join the fatty acid to CoA. 
A)  cause a unit of acetyl CoA to separate from the fatty acid chain. 
B)  add a molecule of water across a double bond to give a hydroxyl group on the  \beta  carbon. 
C)  form a double bond in an oxidation reaction. 
D)  oxidize the hydroxyl group on the   
E)  join the fatty acid to CoA.

Question 2

The removal of 2-carbon segments of a fatty acid for further metabolism is called

Accepted Answer

A)  dehydration. 
B)  decarboxylation. 
C)  deglyceration. 
D)    
E)  transamination 
A)  dehydration. 
B)  decarboxylation. 
C)  deglyceration. 
D)    
E)  transamination

Question 3

Myristic acid, a C14 fatty acid, produces ________ acetyl CoA when completely metabolized.

Accepted Answer

A) 14 
B) 12 
C) 5 
D) 7 
E) 2 
A) 14 
B) 12 
C) 5 
D) 7 
E) 2

Question 4

Which of the following does NOT require

Accepted Answer

A)  glycolysis 
B)  transamination 
C)  oxidative deamination 
D)  citric acid cycle 
E)    
A)  glycolysis 
B)  transamination 
C)  oxidative deamination 
D)  citric acid cycle 
E)

Question 5

The function of fatty acyl CoA is to

Accepted Answer

A) activate a fatty acid for metabolism. 
B) produce a 2-carbon segment for metabolism. 
C) isomerize cis fatty acids. 
D) produce a lipoprotein. 
E) cross the blood-brain barrier. 
A) activate a fatty acid for metabolism. 
B) produce a 2-carbon segment for metabolism. 
C) isomerize cis fatty acids. 
D) produce a lipoprotein. 
E) cross the blood-brain barrier.

Question 6

Fat stores in the body are mobilized when

Accepted Answer

A) adipocyte concentrations are high. 
B) blood glucose levels are high. 
C) glucagon production is low. 
D) glucose and glycogen stores are low. 
E) insulin production is high. 
A) adipocyte concentrations are high. 
B) blood glucose levels are high. 
C) glucagon production is low. 
D) glucose and glycogen stores are low. 
E) insulin production is high.

Question 7

Ketosis can lower the blood pH below 7.4, producing the condition

Accepted Answer

A) ketoacidosis. 
B) anemia. 
C) hypokalemia. 
D) ketoalkalosis. 
E) hyponatremia. 
A) ketoacidosis. 
B) anemia. 
C) hypokalemia. 
D) ketoalkalosis. 
E) hyponatremia.

Question 8

Red blood cells do not metabolize fatty acids because they have

Accepted Answer

A) a cell wall. 
B) no mitochondria. 
C) no DNA. 
D) a cell membrane. 
E) no nucleus. 
A) a cell wall. 
B) no mitochondria. 
C) no DNA. 
D) a cell membrane. 
E) no nucleus.

Question 9

Stearic acid, a   saturated fatty acid, produces acetyl CoA when completely metabolized.

Accepted Answer

A)  9 
B)  7 
C)  8 
D)  5 
E)  2 
A)  9 
B)  7 
C)  8 
D)  5 
E)  2

Question 10

Myristic acid, a   fatty acid, undergoes the   cycle times.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  14 
C)  2 
D)  7 
E)  4 
A)  6 
B)  14 
C)  2 
D)  7 
E)  4

Question 11

The complete oxidation of   produces _____ molecules of ATP.

Accepted Answer

A)  82 
B)  78 
C)  80 
D)  64 
E)  76 
A)  82 
B)  78 
C)  80 
D)  64 
E)  76

Question 12

The digestion of protein begins in the

Accepted Answer

A) large intestine. 
B) small intestine. 
C) mouth. 
D) stomach. 
E) pancreas. 
A) large intestine. 
B) small intestine. 
C) mouth. 
D) stomach. 
E) pancreas.

Question 13

The 2-carbon segments removed from a fatty acid during metabolism are used to form

Accepted Answer

A) acetyl CoA. 
B) lactate. 
C) CoA. 
D) glucose. 
E) pyruvate. 
A) acetyl CoA. 
B) lactate. 
C) CoA. 
D) glucose. 
E) pyruvate.

Question 14

In  a(n) ______ reaction,   is produced when glutamate is converted to

Accepted Answer

A) dehydrogenation 
B) hydration 
C) transamination 
D) reduction 
E) oxidative deamination 
A) dehydrogenation 
B) hydration 
C) transamination 
D) reduction 
E) oxidative deamination

Question 15

The digestion of fats begins in the

Accepted Answer

A) mouth. 
B) pancreas. 
C) large intestine. 
D) stomach. 
E) small intestine. 
A) mouth. 
B) pancreas. 
C) large intestine. 
D) stomach. 
E) small intestine.

Question 16

During complete oxidation of the fatty acid   molecules of acetyl CoA are produced, and the fatty acid goes through the

Accepted Answer

A)  nine; eight 
B)  nine; nine 
C)  ten; nine 
D)  nine; ten 
E)  ten; ten 
A)  nine; eight 
B)  nine; nine 
C)  ten; nine 
D)  nine; ten 
E)  ten; ten

In the activation of a fatty acid, energy from the hydrolysis of ATP is used to

The removal of 2-carbon segments of a fatty acid for further metabolism is called

Myristic acid, a C14 fatty acid, produces ________ acetyl CoA when completely metabolized.

Which of the following does NOT require

The function of fatty acyl CoA is to

Fat stores in the body are mobilized when

Ketosis can lower the blood pH below 7.4, producing the condition

Red blood cells do not metabolize fatty acids because they have

Stearic acid, a saturated fatty acid, produces acetyl CoA when completely metabolized.

Myristic acid, a fatty acid, undergoes the cycle times.

The complete oxidation of produces _____ molecules of ATP.

The digestion of protein begins in the

The 2-carbon segments removed from a fatty acid during metabolism are used to form

In a(n) ______ reaction, is produced when glutamate is converted to

The digestion of fats begins in the

During complete oxidation of the fatty acid molecules of acetyl CoA are produced, and the fatty acid goes through the

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Exam 24: Metabolic Pathways for Lipids and Amino Acids

In the activation of a fatty acid, energy from the hydrolysis of ATP is used to

The removal of 2-carbon segments of a fatty acid for further metabolism is called

Myristic acid, a C14 fatty acid, produces ________ acetyl CoA when completely metabolized.

Which of the following does NOT require

The function of fatty acyl CoA is to

Fat stores in the body are mobilized when

Ketosis can lower the blood pH below 7.4, producing the condition

Red blood cells do not metabolize fatty acids because they have

Stearic acid, a saturated fatty acid, produces acetyl CoA when completely metabolized.

Myristic acid, a fatty acid, undergoes the cycle times.

The complete oxidation of produces _____ molecules of ATP.

The digestion of protein begins in the

The 2-carbon segments removed from a fatty acid during metabolism are used to form

In a(n) ______ reaction, is produced when glutamate is converted to

The digestion of fats begins in the

During complete oxidation of the fatty acid molecules of acetyl CoA are produced, and the fatty acid goes through the

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Reaction Rates and Chemical Equilibrium

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Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons

Alcohols, Phenols, Thiols, and Ethers

Aldehydes and Ketones

Carbohydrates

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