Question 1

What is the term for the molecule that stores energy in a form that is usable by the cell?

Accepted Answer

adenosine

Question 2

The molecule that represents stored chemical energy in the cell is

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA 
B)  ATP 
C)  RNA 
D)  glucose 
E)  acetyl CoA 
A)  DNA 
B)  ATP 
C)  RNA 
D)  glucose 
E)  acetyl CoA

Question 3

The constructive portion of metabolism is

Accepted Answer

A)  anabolism 
B)  nutrition 
C)  dehydration synthesis 
D)  catabolism 
E)  hydrolysis 
A)  anabolism 
B)  nutrition 
C)  dehydration synthesis 
D)  catabolism 
E)  hydrolysis

Question 4

All of the following are synthesized from amino acids EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  hemoglobin 
B)  hormones 
C)  cellulose 
D)  enzymes 
E)  albumin 
A)  hemoglobin 
B)  hormones 
C)  cellulose 
D)  enzymes 
E)  albumin

Question 5

The avenue(s)of energy usage that can be voluntarily controlled is/are

Accepted Answer

A)  basal metabolism 
B)  physical activity 
C)  thermogenesis 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  basal metabolism 
B)  physical activity 
C)  thermogenesis 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 6

What is the term for the complex polysaccharides that cannot be digested in the human body?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the term for the complex...

Question 7

What is the term for the energy required to keep body functioning at a minimal level?

Accepted Answer

basal meta

Question 8

All of the following are uses of fats in the diet EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  concentrated storage form of energy 
B)  transport vitamins 
C)  structural component of cell membranes 
D)  transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood 
E)  provide heat insulation 
A)  concentrated storage form of energy 
B)  transport vitamins 
C)  structural component of cell membranes 
D)  transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood 
E)  provide heat insulation

Question 9

Essential amino acids are those that

Accepted Answer

A)  are present in all proteins 
B)  are those that must be present to make proteins in the body 
C)  cannot be synthesized in the body and must be supplied in the diet 
D)  are present in meat products but not in vegetables 
A)  are present in all proteins 
B)  are those that must be present to make proteins in the body 
C)  cannot be synthesized in the body and must be supplied in the diet 
D)  are present in meat products but not in vegetables

Question 10

About what percentage of the body is water by weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  40% 
C)  50% 
D)  60% 
E)  80% 
A)  20% 
B)  40% 
C)  50% 
D)  60% 
E)  80%

Question 11

What is the term for the end product of glycolysis if oxygen is present?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the term for the end...

Question 12

What is the term for the storage form of glucose in the human body?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the term for the storage...

Question 13

Glycolysis occurs in the

Accepted Answer

A)  cytoplasm and yields pyruvic acid and a small amount of ATP 
B)  mitochondria and yields pyruvic acid and a small amount of ATP 
C)  cytoplasm and yields pyruvic acid and a large amount of ATP 
D)  mitochondria and yields pyruvic acid and a large amount of ATP 
E)  cytoplasm and yields lactic acid and a large amount of ATP 
A)  cytoplasm and yields pyruvic acid and a small amount of ATP 
B)  mitochondria and yields pyruvic acid and a small amount of ATP 
C)  cytoplasm and yields pyruvic acid and a large amount of ATP 
D)  mitochondria and yields pyruvic acid and a large amount of ATP 
E)  cytoplasm and yields lactic acid and a large amount of ATP

Question 14

All of the following are true about fiber EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  it is a complex polysaccharide from plants 
B)  it enhances the absorption of nutrients 
C)  it is easily digestible in humans 
D)  it helps move the contents of the large intestine faster and with less effort 
E)  constipation, hemorrhoids, and colon cancer may be caused by a deficiency of fiber 
A)  it is a complex polysaccharide from plants 
B)  it enhances the absorption of nutrients 
C)  it is easily digestible in humans 
D)  it helps move the contents of the large intestine faster and with less effort 
E)  constipation, hemorrhoids, and colon cancer may be caused by a deficiency of fiber

Question 15

Body temperature is maintained by

Accepted Answer

A)  negative feedback involving the medulla oblongata 
B)  positive feedback involving the medulla oblongata 
C)  negative feedback involving the hypothalamus 
D)  positive feedback involving the hypothalamus 
A)  negative feedback involving the medulla oblongata 
B)  positive feedback involving the medulla oblongata 
C)  negative feedback involving the hypothalamus 
D)  positive feedback involving the hypothalamus

Question 16

What is the term for where the reactions of the citric acid cycle occur within the cell?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the term for where the...

Question 17

Deamination results in the formation of ammonia,which is then converted to urea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Simple sugars include

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose, maltose, and glycogen 
B)  glucose, fructose, and glycogen 
C)  glucose, fructose, and galactose 
D)  glucose, glycogen, and starch 
E)  glycogen, starch, and fiber 
A)  glucose, maltose, and glycogen 
B)  glucose, fructose, and glycogen 
C)  glucose, fructose, and galactose 
D)  glucose, glycogen, and starch 
E)  glycogen, starch, and fiber

Question 19

Incomplete proteins

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot provide the essential amino acids 
B)  should be avoided in the diet 
C)  should be eaten in combinations that provide all the essential amino acids in the same meal 
D)  need to be eaten in combinations with complete proteins to provide the essential amino acids 
A)  cannot provide the essential amino acids 
B)  should be avoided in the diet 
C)  should be eaten in combinations that provide all the essential amino acids in the same meal 
D)  need to be eaten in combinations with complete proteins to provide the essential amino acids

Question 20

The principal reaction that prepares an amino acid for use as an energy source is

Accepted Answer

A)  deamination 
B)  beta oxidation 
C)  dehydration synthesis 
D)  hydrolysis 
A)  deamination 
B)  beta oxidation 
C)  dehydration synthesis 
D)  hydrolysis

What is the term for the molecule that stores energy in a form that is usable by the cell?

The molecule that represents stored chemical energy in the cell is

The constructive portion of metabolism is

All of the following are synthesized from amino acids EXCEPT

The avenue(s)of energy usage that can be voluntarily controlled is/are

What is the term for the complex polysaccharides that cannot be digested in the human body?

What is the term for the energy required to keep body functioning at a minimal level?

All of the following are uses of fats in the diet EXCEPT

Essential amino acids are those that

About what percentage of the body is water by weight?

What is the term for the end product of glycolysis if oxygen is present?

What is the term for the storage form of glucose in the human body?

Glycolysis occurs in the

All of the following are true about fiber EXCEPT

Body temperature is maintained by

What is the term for where the reactions of the citric acid cycle occur within the cell?

Deamination results in the formation of ammonia,which is then converted to urea.

Simple sugars include

Incomplete proteins

The principal reaction that prepares an amino acid for use as an energy source is

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What is the term for the molecule that stores energy in a form that is usable by the cell?

The molecule that represents stored chemical energy in the cell is

The constructive portion of metabolism is

All of the following are synthesized from amino acids EXCEPT

The avenue(s)of energy usage that can be voluntarily controlled is/are

What is the term for the complex polysaccharides that cannot be digested in the human body?

What is the term for the energy required to keep body functioning at a minimal level?

All of the following are uses of fats in the diet EXCEPT

Essential amino acids are those that

About what percentage of the body is water by weight?

What is the term for the end product of glycolysis if oxygen is present?

What is the term for the storage form of glucose in the human body?

Glycolysis occurs in the

All of the following are true about fiber EXCEPT

Body temperature is maintained by

What is the term for where the reactions of the citric acid cycle occur within the cell?

Deamination results in the formation of ammonia,which is then converted to urea.

Simple sugars include

Incomplete proteins

The principal reaction that prepares an amino acid for use as an energy source is

Introduction to the Human Body

Chemistry, Matter, and Life

Cell Structure and Function

Tissues and Membranes

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Sensory System

Endocrine System

Cardiovascular System: The Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

Cardiovascular System: Blood

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