Exam 8: Metabolism

What process must amino acids undergo before they can be used for energy?  Check all that apply.

The higher the number of carbon atoms in a fatty acid,the higher the number of acetyl CoA produced via beta-oxidation. 

During beta-oxidation,fatty acids are broken down into two-carbon molecules that are converted into ________.

________ is a component of pyridoxal phosphate (PLP).

Which of the following forms of metabolism releases the lower amount of energy in the cell?

During glucose catabolism,pyruvate is produced during which of the following metabolic pathways?

________ is a chemical pathway that enables muscle cells and liver to store glucose as glycogen.

Which of the following alcohol-containing beverages contains approximately the same amount of alcohol that is in two 12-ounce bottles of beer?

Which of the following hormones increases gluconeogenesis in the liver?

A large quantity of ATP molecules is produced during ________.