Question 1

Metabolism is regulated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) hormones such as insulin 
B) the presence and activity of enzymes 
C) ATP levels in the individual cells 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) hormones such as insulin 
B) the presence and activity of enzymes 
C) ATP levels in the individual cells 
D) All of these choices are correct

Question 2

Cytochromes ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are produced by photosynthesis 
B) transport electrons in the electron transport chain 
C) appear in the citric acid cycle 
D) are responsible for beta-oxidation of fatty acids 
A) are produced by photosynthesis 
B) transport electrons in the electron transport chain 
C) appear in the citric acid cycle 
D) are responsible for beta-oxidation of fatty acids

Question 3

Ketosis increases with ________.

Accepted Answer

A) fasting 
B) a low-carbohydrate diet 
C) uncontrolled type 1 diabetes mellitus 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) fasting 
B) a low-carbohydrate diet 
C) uncontrolled type 1 diabetes mellitus 
D) All of these choices are correct

Question 4

When excessive amounts of alcohol are consumed, which system oxidizes the excess alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A) beta oxidizing system 
B) mitochondrial oxidizing system 
C) alcohol oxidizing system 
D) microsomal ethanol oxidizing system 
A) beta oxidizing system 
B) mitochondrial oxidizing system 
C) alcohol oxidizing system 
D) microsomal ethanol oxidizing system

Question 5

Carnitine ________.

Accepted Answer

A) is a dietary essential, especially for athletes 
B) shuttles NADH across the mitochondrial membrane 
C) shuttles oxaloacetate from the mitochondria to the cytosol 
D) shuttles fatty acids from the cytosol into the mitochondria 
A) is a dietary essential, especially for athletes 
B) shuttles NADH across the mitochondrial membrane 
C) shuttles oxaloacetate from the mitochondria to the cytosol 
D) shuttles fatty acids from the cytosol into the mitochondria

Question 6

Using metabolic terms, explain how the MEOS system is different from the alcohol dehydrogenase pathway for metabolism of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

The MEOS (microsomal ethanol-oxidizing s

Question 7

All the chemical and physical processes involved in maintaining life are referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) anabolism 
B) catabolism 
C) homeostasis 
D) metabolism 
A) anabolism 
B) catabolism 
C) homeostasis 
D) metabolism

Question 8

Photosynthesis occurs in plants and uses energy from the sun to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) produce organic compounds from carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen 
B) produce energy-yielding compounds 
C) heat the environment 
D) make plants turn yellow 
A) produce organic compounds from carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen 
B) produce energy-yielding compounds 
C) heat the environment 
D) make plants turn yellow

Question 9

The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA ________.

Accepted Answer

A) requires the addition of CO2 
B) occurs in the mitochondria of the cell and is irreversible 
C) occurs in the nucleus of the cell 
D) is needed for red blood cell production 
A) requires the addition of CO2 
B) occurs in the mitochondria of the cell and is irreversible 
C) occurs in the nucleus of the cell 
D) is needed for red blood cell production

Question 10

The kidney is the major organ that regulates metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The citric acid cycle is also known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) urea cycle 
B) Krebs cycle 
C) menstrual cycle 
D) aerobic pathway 
A) urea cycle 
B) Krebs cycle 
C) menstrual cycle 
D) aerobic pathway

Question 12

The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA is reversible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The electron transport chain takes place in the cytosol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When a compound is oxidized it ______ one or more electrons.

Accepted Answer

A) loses 
B) gains 
C) transforms 
D) creates 
A) loses 
B) gains 
C) transforms 
D) creates

Question 15

After a person has fasted for about a week, the brain adapts to using _______ for some of its fuel needs.

Accepted Answer

A) glycerol 
B) ketones 
C) fatty acids 
D) amino acids 
A) glycerol 
B) ketones 
C) fatty acids 
D) amino acids

Question 16

The process of simply losing an amine group from amino acids is called: ________.

Accepted Answer

A) deamination 
B) desaturation 
C) beta oxidation 
D) denaturation 
A) deamination 
B) desaturation 
C) beta oxidation 
D) denaturation

Question 17

Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic metabolism.How does this apply to physical activity?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic metabolism and anaerobic metabol

Question 18

Under anaerobic conditions, how many net ATP are synthesized from one glucose molecule?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 ATP 
B) 2 ATP 
C) 4 ATP 
D) 2 GTP 
E) None of these choices are correct 
A) 1 ATP 
B) 2 ATP 
C) 4 ATP 
D) 2 GTP 
E) None of these choices are correct

Question 19

Beta oxidation takes place in the mitochondria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Metabolism is regulated by ________.

Cytochromes ________.

Ketosis increases with ________.

When excessive amounts of alcohol are consumed, which system oxidizes the excess alcohol?

Carnitine ________.

Using metabolic terms, explain how the MEOS system is different from the alcohol dehydrogenase pathway for metabolism of alcohol.

All the chemical and physical processes involved in maintaining life are referred to as ________.

Photosynthesis occurs in plants and uses energy from the sun to ________.

The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA ________.

The kidney is the major organ that regulates metabolism.

The citric acid cycle is also known as the ________.

The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA is reversible.

The electron transport chain takes place in the cytosol.

When a compound is oxidized it ______ one or more electrons.

After a person has fasted for about a week, the brain adapts to using _______ for some of its fuel needs.

The process of simply losing an amine group from amino acids is called: ________.

Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic metabolism.How does this apply to physical activity?

Under anaerobic conditions, how many net ATP are synthesized from one glucose molecule?

Beta oxidation takes place in the mitochondria.

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Exam 9: Energy Metabolism

Metabolism is regulated by ________.

Cytochromes ________.

Ketosis increases with ________.

When excessive amounts of alcohol are consumed, which system oxidizes the excess alcohol?

Carnitine ________.

Using metabolic terms, explain how the MEOS system is different from the alcohol dehydrogenase pathway for metabolism of alcohol.

All the chemical and physical processes involved in maintaining life are referred to as ________.

Photosynthesis occurs in plants and uses energy from the sun to ________.

The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA ________.

The kidney is the major organ that regulates metabolism.

The citric acid cycle is also known as the ________.

The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA is reversible.

The electron transport chain takes place in the cytosol.

When a compound is oxidized it ______ one or more electrons.

After a person has fasted for about a week, the brain adapts to using _______ for some of its fuel needs.

The process of simply losing an amine group from amino acids is called: ________.

Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic metabolism.How does this apply to physical activity?

Under anaerobic conditions, how many net ATP are synthesized from one glucose molecule?

Beta oxidation takes place in the mitochondria.

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The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Balance, Weight Control, and Eating Disorders

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Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Micronutrients in Energy and Amino Acid Metabolism

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