Question 1

Linolenic acid is classified as a polyunsaturated fatty acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Examine the following structure.   All of the following characterize this structure except:

Accepted Answer

A) classified as a glycerophospholipid 
B) contains two different fatty acids 
C) the right portion would be located on the interior of a cell membrane 
D) formed using a molecule of ethanolamine 
A) classified as a glycerophospholipid 
B) contains two different fatty acids 
C) the right portion would be located on the interior of a cell membrane 
D) formed using a molecule of ethanolamine C

Question 3

ATP synthase uses concentration gradient energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

An unsaturated fatty acid produces more energy than the analogous saturated fatty acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

During the catabolism of a certain amino acid, 10 molecules of NADH and 4 molecules of FADH2 are produced. How many molecules of ATP can produced when the coenzymes are oxidized in the mitochondria?

Accepted Answer

A) 14 ATP 
B) 25 ATP 
C) 28 ATP 
D) 31 ATP 
A) 14 ATP 
B) 25 ATP 
C) 28 ATP 
D) 31 ATP

Question 6

Consider the following descriptions of the fatty acids found in a triglyceride. Which triglyceride would have the lowest melting point?

Accepted Answer

A) all stearic acid 
B) two stearic acid, one oleic acid 
C) one stearic acid, two oleic acid 
D) all oleic acid 
A) all stearic acid 
B) two stearic acid, one oleic acid 
C) one stearic acid, two oleic acid 
D) all oleic acid

Question 7

Examine the fatty acids given below.The names of the acids are given above the formula and each structure given a letter designation below the structure.   Fill in the blanks with the appropriate letter (A,B,C,D,E).
-The compound represented by structure _______________________ would have the lowest melting point.

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The answer of Examine the fatty acids given below.The names...

Question 8

How many moles of ATP will be formed when 100.0 g of palmitoleic acid is burned by your body? Palmitoleic acid (C16H30O2) produces 104.5 molecules of ATP per molecule of the acid.

Accepted Answer

A) 105 mol ATP 
B) 41.1 mol ATP 
C) 254 mol ATP 
D) 266 mol ATP 
A) 105 mol ATP 
B) 41.1 mol ATP 
C) 254 mol ATP 
D) 266 mol ATP

Question 9

Triglycerides (or triacylglycerols) are composed of four components, one glycerol and three fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The oxidation of a polyunsaturated fatty acid produces more energy than the corresponding saturated fatty acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

On a mass basis, fats are more efficient sources of energy than carbohydrates but protein metabolism is even more efficient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Consider the complete oxidation of a saturated fatty acid with the formula shown below.   For each of the following questions enter the appropriate number (1,2,3,...)in the blank.
-The citric acid cycle will produce_____molecules of NADH for this fatty acid.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consider the complete oxidation of a saturated...

Question 13

The concentration of K+ is greater outside a cell than inside. The movement of this ion into the cell is an example of passive transport.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In the extraction of energy from fatty acids, which of the following provides the link between electron transport and the citric acid cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) acetyl-CoA 
B) fatty acyl-CoA 
C) pyruvate 
D) NADH and FADH2 
A) acetyl-CoA 
B) fatty acyl-CoA 
C) pyruvate 
D) NADH and FADH2

Question 15

Which class of compounds is characterized by the following general structure?

Accepted Answer

A) steroids 
B) glycerophopholipids 
C) lipids 
D) triacylglycerols 
A) steroids 
B) glycerophopholipids 
C) lipids 
D) triacylglycerols

Question 16

In the extraction of energy from fatty acids, which of the following provides the link between beta oxidation and the citric acid cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) acetyl-CoA 
B) fatty acyl-CoA 
C) pyruvate 
D) NADH and FADH2 
A) acetyl-CoA 
B) fatty acyl-CoA 
C) pyruvate 
D) NADH and FADH2

Question 17

Consider the following diagram of a membrane.   Which of the following might be the portion of the membrane represented by the letter A?

Accepted Answer

A) choline 
B) tristearin 
C) oleic acid 
D) glycerol 
A) choline 
B) tristearin 
C) oleic acid 
D) glycerol

Question 18

Consider the complete oxidation of a saturated fatty acid with the formula shown below.   For each of the following questions enter the appropriate number (1,2,3,...)in the blank.
-During the beta oxidation of the acid, _____molecules of acetyl-CoA are produced.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consider the complete oxidation of a saturated...

Question 19

Consider the complete oxidation of a saturated fatty acid with the formula shown below.   For each of the following questions enter the appropriate number (1,2,3,...)in the blank.
-For this fatty acid, from beta oxidation through the citric acid cycle and electron transport, ____molecules of ATP total are produced.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consider the complete oxidation of a saturated...

Question 20

When calculating the nutritional value of the food, the following is often used as a rule of thumb in calculating the caloric value.  
This table is reasonable because

Accepted Answer

A) ATP production is relatively constant per molecule for each type of fuel used. 
B) ATP production is relatively constant per gram for each type of fuel used. 
C) for amino acids and carbohydrates ATP production per gram is larger than per gram of fat. 
D) for amino acids and carbohydrates ATP production per gram is smaller than per gram of fat. 
A) ATP production is relatively constant per molecule for each type of fuel used. 
B) ATP production is relatively constant per gram for each type of fuel used. 
C) for amino acids and carbohydrates ATP production per gram is larger than per gram of fat. 
D) for amino acids and carbohydrates ATP production per gram is smaller than per gram of fat.

Linolenic acid is classified as a polyunsaturated fatty acid.

Examine the following structure. All of the following characterize this structure except:

ATP synthase uses concentration gradient energy.

An unsaturated fatty acid produces more energy than the analogous saturated fatty acid.

During the catabolism of a certain amino acid, 10 molecules of NADH and 4 molecules of FADH₂ are produced. How many molecules of ATP can produced when the coenzymes are oxidized in the mitochondria?

Consider the following descriptions of the fatty acids found in a triglyceride. Which triglyceride would have the lowest melting point?

How many moles of ATP will be formed when 100.0 g of palmitoleic acid is burned by your body? Palmitoleic acid (C₁₆H₃₀O₂) produces 104.5 molecules of ATP per molecule of the acid.

Triglycerides (or triacylglycerols) are composed of four components, one glycerol and three fatty acids.

The oxidation of a polyunsaturated fatty acid produces more energy than the corresponding saturated fatty acid.

On a mass basis, fats are more efficient sources of energy than carbohydrates but protein metabolism is even more efficient.

Consider the complete oxidation of a saturated fatty acid with the formula shown below. For each of the following questions enter the appropriate number (1,2,3,...)in the blank. -The citric acid cycle will produce_____molecules of NADH for this fatty acid.

The concentration of K⁺ is greater outside a cell than inside. The movement of this ion into the cell is an example of passive transport.

In the extraction of energy from fatty acids, which of the following provides the link between electron transport and the citric acid cycle?

Which class of compounds is characterized by the following general structure?

In the extraction of energy from fatty acids, which of the following provides the link between beta oxidation and the citric acid cycle?

Consider the following diagram of a membrane. Which of the following might be the portion of the membrane represented by the letter A?

Consider the complete oxidation of a saturated fatty acid with the formula shown below. For each of the following questions enter the appropriate number (1,2,3,...)in the blank. -During the beta oxidation of the acid, _____molecules of acetyl-CoA are produced.

When calculating the nutritional value of the food, the following is often used as a rule of thumb in calculating the caloric value. This table is reasonable because

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Linolenic acid is classified as a polyunsaturated fatty acid.

Examine the following structure. All of the following characterize this structure except:

ATP synthase uses concentration gradient energy.

An unsaturated fatty acid produces more energy than the analogous saturated fatty acid.

During the catabolism of a certain amino acid, 10 molecules of NADH and 4 molecules of FADH2 are produced. How many molecules of ATP can produced when the coenzymes are oxidized in the mitochondria?

Consider the following descriptions of the fatty acids found in a triglyceride. Which triglyceride would have the lowest melting point?

How many moles of ATP will be formed when 100.0 g of palmitoleic acid is burned by your body? Palmitoleic acid (C16H30O2) produces 104.5 molecules of ATP per molecule of the acid.

Triglycerides (or triacylglycerols) are composed of four components, one glycerol and three fatty acids.

The oxidation of a polyunsaturated fatty acid produces more energy than the corresponding saturated fatty acid.

On a mass basis, fats are more efficient sources of energy than carbohydrates but protein metabolism is even more efficient.

Consider the complete oxidation of a saturated fatty acid with the formula shown below. For each of the following questions enter the appropriate number (1,2,3,...)in the blank. -The citric acid cycle will produce_____molecules of NADH for this fatty acid.

The concentration of K+ is greater outside a cell than inside. The movement of this ion into the cell is an example of passive transport.

In the extraction of energy from fatty acids, which of the following provides the link between electron transport and the citric acid cycle?

Which class of compounds is characterized by the following general structure?

In the extraction of energy from fatty acids, which of the following provides the link between beta oxidation and the citric acid cycle?

Consider the following diagram of a membrane. Which of the following might be the portion of the membrane represented by the letter A?

Consider the complete oxidation of a saturated fatty acid with the formula shown below. For each of the following questions enter the appropriate number (1,2,3,...)in the blank. -During the beta oxidation of the acid, _____molecules of acetyl-CoA are produced.

When calculating the nutritional value of the food, the following is often used as a rule of thumb in calculating the caloric value. This table is reasonable because

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During the catabolism of a certain amino acid, 10 molecules of NADH and 4 molecules of FADH₂ are produced. How many molecules of ATP can produced when the coenzymes are oxidized in the mitochondria?

How many moles of ATP will be formed when 100.0 g of palmitoleic acid is burned by your body? Palmitoleic acid (C₁₆H₃₀O₂) produces 104.5 molecules of ATP per molecule of the acid.

The concentration of K⁺ is greater outside a cell than inside. The movement of this ion into the cell is an example of passive transport.