Question 1

Flavin adenine dinucleotide is a coenzyme form of the vitamin

Accepted Answer

A)  pantothenic acid. 
B)  niacin. 
C)  thiamin. 
D)  riboflavin. 
A)  pantothenic acid. 
B)  niacin. 
C)  thiamin. 
D)  riboflavin.

Question 2

In the absence of oxygen,______ respiration will occur.

Accepted Answer

A)  active 
B)  anaerobic 
C)  aerobic 
D)  inactive 
A)  active 
B)  anaerobic 
C)  aerobic 
D)  inactive

Question 3

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 4

Oxidative phosphorylation is the process by which

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids break apart to form acetyl-CoA. 
B)  glucose breaks apart to form pyruvate. 
C)  amino groups move from a donor to an acceptor. 
D)  NADH + H+ and FADH2 are converted to NAD+ and FAD, donating electrons and hydrogen ions to oxygen. 
E)  energy derived from NADH + H+ and FADH2 is used to generate ATP. 
A)  fatty acids break apart to form acetyl-CoA. 
B)  glucose breaks apart to form pyruvate. 
C)  amino groups move from a donor to an acceptor. 
D)  NADH + H+ and FADH2 are converted to NAD+ and FAD, donating electrons and hydrogen ions to oxygen. 
E)  energy derived from NADH + H+ and FADH2 is used to generate ATP.

Question 5

Why can't typical fatty acids be used as substrates for gluconeogenesis?

Accepted Answer

Typical fatty acids cannot be used as su

Question 6

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a result of a lack of insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

Explain what happens to ketone levels in the body after prolonged starvation.

Accepted Answer

After prolonged starvation, the body's k

Question 9

Electron transport is the process by which

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids break apart to form acetyl-CoA. 
B)  glucose breaks apart to form pyruvate. 
C)  amino groups move from a donor to an acceptor. 
D)  NADH + H+ and FADH2 are converted to NAD+ and FAD, donating electrons and hydrogen ions to oxygen. 
E)  energy derived from NADH + H+ and FADH2 is used to generate ATP. 
A)  fatty acids break apart to form acetyl-CoA. 
B)  glucose breaks apart to form pyruvate. 
C)  amino groups move from a donor to an acceptor. 
D)  NADH + H+ and FADH2 are converted to NAD+ and FAD, donating electrons and hydrogen ions to oxygen. 
E)  energy derived from NADH + H+ and FADH2 is used to generate ATP.

Question 10

Amino acids that become acetyl-CoA as a result of deamination are designated ketogenic amino acids because

Accepted Answer

A)  they can become parts of the glucose molecule. 
B)  they cannot become part of the glucose molecule. 
C)  they interfere with metabolism of fatty acids. 
D)  all amino acids are interchangeable through the citric acid cycle. 
A)  they can become parts of the glucose molecule. 
B)  they cannot become part of the glucose molecule. 
C)  they interfere with metabolism of fatty acids. 
D)  all amino acids are interchangeable through the citric acid cycle.

Question 11

Which of the following pathways is the major way in which alcohol is metabolized?

Accepted Answer

A)  pyruvate dehydrogenase pathway 
B)  ethanol dehydrogenase pathway 
C)  lactate dehydrogenase pathway 
D)  alcohol dehydrogenase pathway 
A)  pyruvate dehydrogenase pathway 
B)  ethanol dehydrogenase pathway 
C)  lactate dehydrogenase pathway 
D)  alcohol dehydrogenase pathway

Question 12

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 13

Typical fatty acids cannot be converted to glucose because

Accepted Answer

A)  they lack sufficient energy. 
B)  they enter the citric acid cycle at acetyl-CoA and can never reform pyruvate. 
C)  they can only be synthesized from amino acid skeletons, not fatty acid skeletons. 
D)  they enter the citric acid cycle as propionyl-CoA. 
A)  they lack sufficient energy. 
B)  they enter the citric acid cycle at acetyl-CoA and can never reform pyruvate. 
C)  they can only be synthesized from amino acid skeletons, not fatty acid skeletons. 
D)  they enter the citric acid cycle as propionyl-CoA.

Question 14

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 15

In metabolism,glucose is degraded to CO2 and water.The carbon dioxide is produced in

Accepted Answer

A)  the red blood cells. 
B)  the citric acid cycle. 
C)  glycolysis. 
D)  the electron transport chain. 
A)  the red blood cells. 
B)  the citric acid cycle. 
C)  glycolysis. 
D)  the electron transport chain.

Question 16

All the energy available to humans has its origins in

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon dioxide and water. 
B)  the oxygen we breathe. 
C)  foods and beverages. 
D)  the sun's solar energy. 
A)  carbon dioxide and water. 
B)  the oxygen we breathe. 
C)  foods and beverages. 
D)  the sun's solar energy.

Question 17

Beta-oxidation is the process by which

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids break apart to form acetyl-CoA. 
B)  glucose breaks apart to form pyruvate. 
C)  amino groups move from a donor to an acceptor. 
D)  NADH + H+ and FADH2 are converted to NAD+ and FAD, donating electrons and hydrogen ions to oxygen. 
E)  energy derived from NADH + H+ and FADH2 is used to generate ATP. 
A)  fatty acids break apart to form acetyl-CoA. 
B)  glucose breaks apart to form pyruvate. 
C)  amino groups move from a donor to an acceptor. 
D)  NADH + H+ and FADH2 are converted to NAD+ and FAD, donating electrons and hydrogen ions to oxygen. 
E)  energy derived from NADH + H+ and FADH2 is used to generate ATP.

Question 18

Name 3 basic metabolic processes in the body.

Accepted Answer

Three basic metabolic processes in the b

Question 19

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 20

Catabolic metabolism refers to pathways that break down compounds to smaller,simpler units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Flavin adenine dinucleotide is a coenzyme form of the vitamin

In the absence of oxygen,______ respiration will occur.

Metabolism is regulated by

Oxidative phosphorylation is the process by which

Why can't typical fatty acids be used as substrates for gluconeogenesis?

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a result of a lack of insulin.

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

Explain what happens to ketone levels in the body after prolonged starvation.

Electron transport is the process by which

Amino acids that become acetyl-CoA as a result of deamination are designated ketogenic amino acids because

Which of the following pathways is the major way in which alcohol is metabolized?

Photosynthesis occurs in plants and uses energy from the sun to

Typical fatty acids cannot be converted to glucose because

Cytochromes

In metabolism,glucose is degraded to CO₂ and water.The carbon dioxide is produced in

All the energy available to humans has its origins in

Beta-oxidation is the process by which

Name 3 basic metabolic processes in the body.

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

Catabolic metabolism refers to pathways that break down compounds to smaller,simpler units.

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Flavin adenine dinucleotide is a coenzyme form of the vitamin

In the absence of oxygen,______ respiration will occur.

Metabolism is regulated by

Oxidative phosphorylation is the process by which

Why can't typical fatty acids be used as substrates for gluconeogenesis?

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a result of a lack of insulin.

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

Explain what happens to ketone levels in the body after prolonged starvation.

Electron transport is the process by which

Amino acids that become acetyl-CoA as a result of deamination are designated ketogenic amino acids because

Which of the following pathways is the major way in which alcohol is metabolized?

Photosynthesis occurs in plants and uses energy from the sun to

Typical fatty acids cannot be converted to glucose because

Cytochromes

In metabolism,glucose is degraded to CO2 and water.The carbon dioxide is produced in

All the energy available to humans has its origins in

Beta-oxidation is the process by which

Name 3 basic metabolic processes in the body.

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

Catabolic metabolism refers to pathways that break down compounds to smaller,simpler units.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

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In metabolism,glucose is degraded to CO₂ and water.The carbon dioxide is produced in