1. Chapter 7: Metabolism
The Basics
Glycolysis
TCA
Fat Metabolism
Protein Metabolism
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2. The Basics: $100 Question
All the chemical and physical changes by which the body breaks down and builds up molecules is ________.
anabolism
catabolism
metabolism
photosynthesis
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3. The Basics: $100 Answer
All the chemical and physical changes by which the body breaks down and builds up molecules is ________.
anabolism
catabolism
metabolism
photosynthesis
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4. The Basics: $200 Question
A special instrument to determine how much energy a food contains is called a ________.
densitometer
barometer
kilometer
calorimeter
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5. The Basics: $200 Answer
A special instrument to determine how much energy a food contains is called a ________.
densitometer
barometer
kilometer
calorimeter
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6. The Basics: $300 Question
The process of making larger molecules from smaller ones is called ________.
anabolism
catabolism
metabolism
photosynthesis
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7. The Basics: $300 Answer
The process of making larger molecules from smaller ones is called ________.
anabolism
catabolism
metabolism
photosynthesis
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8. Disease is often dominated by ________. anabolism catabolism
The Basics: $400 Question
Disease is often dominated by ________.
anabolism
catabolism
metabolism
photosynthesis
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9. Disease is often dominated by ________. anabolism catabolism
The Basics: $400 Answer
Disease is often dominated by ________.
anabolism
catabolism
metabolism
photosynthesis
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10. The primary metabolic by-product of alcohol oxidation is ________.
The Basics: $500 Question
The primary metabolic by-product of alcohol oxidation is ________.
pyruvate
glycogen
glucose
acetyl CoA
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11. The primary metabolic by-product of alcohol oxidation is ________.
The Basics: $500 Answer
The primary metabolic by-product of alcohol oxidation is ________.
pyruvate
glycogen
glucose
acetyl CoA
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12. Glycolysis: $100 Question
A catabolic process by which a larger molecule is broken down by the addition of water is ________.
condensation
oxidation
hydrolysis
metabolism
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13. Glycolysis: $100 Answer
A catabolic process by which a larger molecule is broken down by the addition of water is ________.
condensation
oxidation
hydrolysis
metabolism
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14. Glycolysis: $200 Question
Glycolysis is a biochemical pathway ________.
that breaks down fats
that generates energy
that occurs in the nucleus
for synthesizing amino acids to form proteins
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15. Glycolysis is a biochemical pathway ________. that breaks down fats
Glycolysis: $200 Answer
Glycolysis is a biochemical pathway ________.
that breaks down fats
that generates energy
that occurs in the nucleus
for synthesizing amino acids to form proteins
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16. Glycolysis: $300 Question
Glycolysis begins with ________ and ends with ________.
amino acids; hormones
pyruvate; glucose
glucose; pyruvic acid
glucose; glycogen
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17. Glycolysis begins with ________ and ends with ________.
Glycolysis: $300 Answer
Glycolysis begins with ________ and ends with ________.
amino acids; hormones
pyruvate; glucose
glucose; pyruvic acid
glucose; glycogen
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18. Glycolysis: $400 Question
________ mediate metabolic reactions.
Enzymes
Hormones
Fats
Carbohydrates
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19. ________ mediate metabolic reactions. Enzymes Hormones Fats
Glycolysis: $400 Answer
________ mediate metabolic reactions.
Enzymes
Hormones
Fats
Carbohydrates
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20. Glycolysis: $500 Question
In the absence of ________, pyruvate is converted to ________.
energy; fatty acids
glucose; acetyl CoA
oxygen; lactic acid
glycogen; glucose
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21. In the absence of ________, pyruvate is converted to ________.
Glycolysis: $500 Answer
In the absence of ________, pyruvate is converted to ________.
energy; fatty acids
glucose; acetyl CoA
oxygen; lactic acid
glycogen; glucose
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22. the Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA) the electron transport chain
TCA: $100 Question
During metabolism, glucose is degraded to CO2 and water. The carbon dioxide is produced in ________.
the red blood cells
the Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA)
the electron transport chain
glycolysis
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23. the Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA) the electron transport chain
TCA: $100 Answer
During metabolism, glucose is degraded to CO2 and water. The carbon dioxide is produced in ________.
the red blood cells
the Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA)
the electron transport chain
glycolysis
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24. The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA) occurs in the ________ of the cell.
TCA: $200 Question
The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA) occurs in the ________ of the cell.
membrane
adipose tissue
mitochondria
nucleus
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25. The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA) occurs in the ________ of the cell.
TCA: $200 Answer
The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA) occurs in the ________ of the cell.
membrane
adipose tissue
mitochondria
nucleus
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26. The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA) reactions begin with ________.
TCA: $300 Question
The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA) reactions begin with ________.
pyruvate
glycogen
glucose
acetyl CoA
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27. The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA) reactions begin with ________.
TCA: $300 Answer
The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA) reactions begin with ________.
pyruvate
glycogen
glucose
acetyl CoA
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28. In metabolism, glucose is degraded to ________ and water.
TCA: $400 Question
In metabolism, glucose is degraded to ________ and water.
oxygen
carbon dioxide
triglyceride
urea
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29. In metabolism, glucose is degraded to ________ and water.
TCA: $400 Answer
In metabolism, glucose is degraded to ________ and water.
oxygen
carbon dioxide
triglyceride
urea
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30. The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA ________.
TCA: $500 Question
The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA ________.
occurs in the cytosol
requires CO2
is irreversible
is an anaerobic reaction
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31. The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA ________.
TCA: $500 Answer
The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA ________.
occurs in the cytosol
requires CO2
is irreversible
is an anaerobic reaction
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32. Fat Metabolism: $100 Question
An acetyl CoA molecule can be converted to ________.
glucose
glycogen
fatty acids
lactic acid
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33. Fat Metabolism: $100 Answer
An acetyl CoA molecule can be converted to ________.
glucose
glycogen
fatty acids
lactic acid
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34. Fat Metabolism: $200 Question
The synthesis of fatty acids occurs in the ________ of the cell.
membrane
nucleus
mitochondria
cytosol
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35. Fat Metabolism: $200 Answer
The synthesis of fatty acids occurs in the ________ of the cell.
membrane
nucleus
mitochondria
cytosol
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36. Fat Metabolism: $300 Question
The breakdown of fatty acids occurs in the ________ of the cell.
membrane
nucleus
mitochondria
cytosol
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37. Fat Metabolism: $300 Answer
The breakdown of fatty acids occurs in the ________ of the cell.
membrane
nucleus
mitochondria
cytosol
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38. Fat Metabolism: $400 Question
________ shuttles fatty acids from the cytosol into the mitochondria.
ATP
Carnitine
Pyruvate
Acetyl CoA
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39. Fat Metabolism: $400 Answer
________ shuttles fatty acids from the cytosol into the mitochondria.
ATP
Carnitine
Pyruvate
Acetyl CoA
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40. Fat Metabolism: $500 Question
Abnormal fat accumulation in the liver stems from ________.
increased uptake of amino acids
an acetyl CoA driven increase in fatty acid synthesis
reduced glycogen production
breakdown of fatty acids
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41. Fat Metabolism: $500 Answer
Abnormal fat accumulation in the liver stems from ________.
increased uptake of amino acids
an acetyl CoA driven increase in fatty acid synthesis
reduced glycogen production
breakdown of fatty acids
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42. Protein Metabolism: $100 Question
The unique "side group" that remains after the amine group has been removed from a protein includes the ________.
ammonia
a carbon skeleton
acetyl CoA
glucose
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43. Protein Metabolism: $100 Answer
The unique "side group" that remains after the amine group has been removed from a protein includes the ________.
ammonia
a carbon skeleton
acetyl CoA
glucose
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44. Protein Metabolism: $200 Question
A highly toxic compound released during the deamination of amino acids is ________.
ketone
keto acid
ammonia
urea
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45. Protein Metabolism: $200 Answer
A highly toxic compound released during the deamination of amino acids is ________.
ketone
keto acid
ammonia
urea
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46. Protein Metabolism: $300 Question
The carbon skeleton of an amino acid can be converted to ________ to form energy.
glucose
acetyl CoA
glycerol
glycogen
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47. Protein Metabolism: $300 Answer
The carbon skeleton of an amino acid can be converted to ________ to form energy.
glucose
acetyl CoA
glycerol
glycogen
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48. Protein Metabolism: $400 Question
Extra dietary protein is converted to ________.
muscle
glycogen
triglycerides
glucose
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49. Protein Metabolism: $400 Answer
Extra dietary protein is converted to ________.
muscle
glycogen
triglycerides
glucose
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50. Protein Metabolism: $500 Question
After prolonged fasting, the brain adapts to using ________ for some of its fuel needs.
glycerol
ketones
fatty acids
amino acids
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51. Protein Metabolism: $500 Answer
After prolonged fasting, the brain adapts to using ________ for some of its fuel needs.
glycerol
ketones
fatty acids
amino acids
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52. alcohol dehydrogenase aldehyde dehydrogenase ADH MEOS
FINAL ROUND Question
Which alcohol metabolic pathway is utilized with high alcohol consumption?
alcohol dehydrogenase
aldehyde dehydrogenase
ADH
MEOS
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53. alcohol dehydrogenase aldehyde dehydrogenase ADH MEOS
FINAL ROUND Answer
Which alcohol metabolic pathway is utilized with high alcohol consumption?
alcohol dehydrogenase
aldehyde dehydrogenase
ADH
MEOS
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