Question 1

The oxidation of alcohol occurs primarily in the:

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A)  pancreas.
B)  stomach.
C)  bloodstream.
D)  liver.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Disaccharides are catabolized to monosaccharides through a ________ reaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  dehydration synthesis
B)  hydrolysis
C)  phosphorylation
D)  hydrogen bondingE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Evan is a well-nourished adult who weighs 70 kg (about 154 lbs.) .How much energy reserve would his body typically store in the form of glycogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 kg
B)  2 kg
C)  .2 kgD.002 kgD) None of the above
E) All of the above

Question 4

Fruity breath is a sign of:

Accepted Answer

A)  lipolysis.
B)  ketoacidosis.
C)  lacticacidosis.
D)  glycogenolysis.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Glycolysis requires oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

After a meal has been consumed and its nutrients absorbed,what are the primary metabolic processes occurring in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  anabolic
B)  catabolic
C)  gluconeogenic
D)  ketonicE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

In oxidation-reduction reactions,what is exchanged?

Accepted Answer

A)  electrons
B)  neutrons
C)  protons
D)  quarksE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Discuss the metabolic shifts that occur during short-term and long-term fasting.

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Question 9

The process of breaking down large molecules to release energy is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  catabolism.
B)  anabolism.
C)  hydrolysis.
D)  metabolism.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

A molecule that gives up electrons is:

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced.
B)  condensed.
C)  oxidized.
D)  hydrolyzed.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

The primary anabolic hormone is:

Accepted Answer

A)  cortisol.
B)  epinephrine.
C)  glucagon.
D)  insulin.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The hydrolysis of sucrose produces two molecules of glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Amino acids are stored in the body for energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Juan ate a healthy,well-balanced meal three hours ago and is resting comfortably on the couch.Which metabolic pathway is providing most of his ATP?

Accepted Answer

A)  beta-oxidation
B)  glycolysis
C)  gluconeogenesis
D)  lipogenesisE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

What is the first step in the body's metabolism of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetate is converted to acetyl CoA.
B)  Alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) produces acetaldehyde.
C)  Aldehyde dehydrogenase produces acetate.
D)  P450 enzymes produce acetyl CoA.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Oxaloacetate is a metabolic intermediate in the tricarboxylic acid (TCA)cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In anaerobic metabolism lactate is converted to glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

During exercise,which hormone stimulates the breakdown of stored energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin
B)  glucagon
C)  epinephrine
D)  estrogenE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Oxidative phosphorylation metabolism ultimately yields:

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon dioxide.
B)  nitrogen and sucrose.
C)  ATP and water.
D)  glucose.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) can be synthesized from adenosine monophosphate (AMP) and adenosine diphosphate (ADP) through the process of:

Accepted Answer

A)  phosphorylation.
B)  dephosphorylation.
C)  hydrolysis.
D)  deamination.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 11: Metabolism: From Food to Life

The oxidation of alcohol occurs primarily in the:

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In anaerobic metabolism lactate is converted to glucose.

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Glycolysis requires oxygen.

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The hydrolysis of sucrose produces two molecules of glucose.

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The process of breaking down large molecules to release energy is called:

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Juan ate a healthy,well-balanced meal three hours ago and is resting comfortably on the couch.Which metabolic pathway is providing most of his ATP?

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Disaccharides are catabolized to monosaccharides through a ________ reaction.

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Oxaloacetate is a metabolic intermediate in the tricarboxylic acid (TCA)cycle.

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After a meal has been consumed and its nutrients absorbed,what are the primary metabolic processes occurring in the body?

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During exercise,which hormone stimulates the breakdown of stored energy?

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A molecule that gives up electrons is:

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Fruity breath is a sign of:

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In oxidation-reduction reactions,what is exchanged?

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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) can be synthesized from adenosine monophosphate (AMP) and adenosine diphosphate (ADP) through the process of:

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Amino acids are stored in the body for energy.

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Evan is a well-nourished adult who weighs 70 kg (about 154 lbs.) .How much energy reserve would his body typically store in the form of glycogen?

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The primary anabolic hormone is:

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Oxidative phosphorylation metabolism ultimately yields:

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