Question 1

Catabolism of a fatty acid produces more than twice the energy per gram as glucose (in terms of moles of ATP generated).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

How many molecules of ATP are formed per carbon atom in the fatty acid during the complete catabolism of a saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)24CO2H?

Accepted Answer

A) 1.23 molecules ATP / carbon atom in the fatty acid 
B) 4.54 molecules ATP / carbon atom in the fatty acid 
C) 6.46 molecules ATP / carbon atom in the fatty acid 
D) 6.77 molecules ATP / carbon atom in the fatty acid 
E) 6.85 molecules ATP / carbon atom in the fatty acid 
A) 1.23 molecules ATP / carbon atom in the fatty acid 
B) 4.54 molecules ATP / carbon atom in the fatty acid 
C) 6.46 molecules ATP / carbon atom in the fatty acid 
D) 6.77 molecules ATP / carbon atom in the fatty acid 
E) 6.85 molecules ATP / carbon atom in the fatty acid

Question 3

Gluconeogenesis is an anabolic process that synthesizes glucose from pyruvate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The first step in gluconeogenesis is the oxidation of lactic acid. What product is formed when lactic acid is oxidized?

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)

Question 5

The first step in gluconeogenesis is the oxidation of lactic acid. What product is formed when lactic acid is oxidized?

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)

Question 6

Under some circumstances, when glucose is unavailable or cannot pass into a cell for use as fuel, ketone bodies accumulate, a condition called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under some circumstances, when glucose is unavailable...

Question 7

Gluconeogenesis is not a commonly used metabolic pathway when carbohydrate intake is high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which statement best describes the energy requirement for the conversion of a fatty acid to a thioester with coenzyme A in the $\beta$-oxidation of a fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

A) This process requires energy. 
B) This process is energy neutral - energy is neither required nor released. 
C) This process releases energy. 
D) Whether energy is required or released depends on the identity of the fatty acid being oxidized. 
A) This process requires energy. 
B) This process is energy neutral - energy is neither required nor released. 
C) This process releases energy. 
D) Whether energy is required or released depends on the identity of the fatty acid being oxidized.

Question 9

In oxidative deamination, glutamate is re-converted to $\alpha$-ketoglutarate, which can undergo transamination with another molecule of an amino acid and the cycle repeats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which condition does not lead to increased levels of ketone bodies?

Accepted Answer

A) uncontrolled diabetes 
B) starvation 
C) high carbohydrate diet 
D) All of the conditions above result in increased levels of ketone bodies. 
A) uncontrolled diabetes 
B) starvation 
C) high carbohydrate diet 
D) All of the conditions above result in increased levels of ketone bodies.

Question 11

The hydrolysis of ATP to ADP releases 7.3 kcal/mol of energy. If the coupled reaction below releases 3.4 kcal/mol of energy, then the amount of energy required for the phosphorylation of fructose 6-phosphate is _____ kcal/mol.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hydrolysis of ATP to ADP releases...

Catabolism of a fatty acid produces more than twice the energy per gram as glucose (in terms of moles of ATP generated).

How many molecules of ATP are formed per carbon atom in the fatty acid during the complete catabolism of a saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₂₄CO₂H?

Gluconeogenesis is an anabolic process that synthesizes glucose from pyruvate.

The first step in gluconeogenesis is the oxidation of lactic acid. What product is formed when lactic acid is oxidized?

The first step in gluconeogenesis is the oxidation of lactic acid. What product is formed when lactic acid is oxidized?

Under some circumstances, when glucose is unavailable or cannot pass into a cell for use as fuel, ketone bodies accumulate, a condition called _____.

Gluconeogenesis is not a commonly used metabolic pathway when carbohydrate intake is high.

Which statement best describes the energy requirement for the conversion of a fatty acid to a thioester with coenzyme A in the $\beta$ -oxidation of a fatty acid?

In oxidative deamination, glutamate is re-converted to $\alpha$ -ketoglutarate, which can undergo transamination with another molecule of an amino acid and the cycle repeats.

Which condition does not lead to increased levels of ketone bodies?

The hydrolysis of ATP to ADP releases 7.3 kcal/mol of energy. If the coupled reaction below releases 3.4 kcal/mol of energy, then the amount of energy required for the phosphorylation of fructose 6-phosphate is _____ kcal/mol.

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Exam 24: Carbohydrate, Lipid, and Protein Metabolism

Catabolism of a fatty acid produces more than twice the energy per gram as glucose (in terms of moles of ATP generated).

How many molecules of ATP are formed per carbon atom in the fatty acid during the complete catabolism of a saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)24CO2H?

Gluconeogenesis is an anabolic process that synthesizes glucose from pyruvate.

The first step in gluconeogenesis is the oxidation of lactic acid. What product is formed when lactic acid is oxidized?

The first step in gluconeogenesis is the oxidation of lactic acid. What product is formed when lactic acid is oxidized?

Under some circumstances, when glucose is unavailable or cannot pass into a cell for use as fuel, ketone bodies accumulate, a condition called _____.

Gluconeogenesis is not a commonly used metabolic pathway when carbohydrate intake is high.

Which statement best describes the energy requirement for the conversion of a fatty acid to a thioester with coenzyme A in the β\betaβ -oxidation of a fatty acid?

In oxidative deamination, glutamate is re-converted to α\alphaα -ketoglutarate, which can undergo transamination with another molecule of an amino acid and the cycle repeats.

Which condition does not lead to increased levels of ketone bodies?

The hydrolysis of ATP to ADP releases 7.3 kcal/mol of energy. If the coupled reaction below releases 3.4 kcal/mol of energy, then the amount of energy required for the phosphorylation of fructose 6-phosphate is _____ kcal/mol.

Matter and Measurement

Atoms and the Periodic Table

Ionic Compounds

Covalent Compounds

Chemical Reactions

Energy Changes, Reaction Rates, and Equilibrium

Gases, Liquids, and Solids

Solutions

Acids and Bases

Nuclear Chemistry

Introduction to Organic Molecules and Functional Groups

Alkanes

Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

Organic Compounds That Contain Oxygen, Halogen, or Sulfur

The Three-Dimensional Shape of Molecules

Aldehydes and Ketones

Carboxylic Acids, Esters, and Amides

Amines and Neurotransmitters

Lipids

Carbohydrates

Amino Acids, Proteins, and Enzymes

Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis

Digestion and the Conversion of Food Into Energy

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How many molecules of ATP are formed per carbon atom in the fatty acid during the complete catabolism of a saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₂₄CO₂H?

Which statement best describes the energy requirement for the conversion of a fatty acid to a thioester with coenzyme A in the $\beta$ -oxidation of a fatty acid?

In oxidative deamination, glutamate is re-converted to $\alpha$ -ketoglutarate, which can undergo transamination with another molecule of an amino acid and the cycle repeats.