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Lecture 5 - Energy Metabolism_3c57b33a532c67ca1ab492b709c09b7d

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What is the role of Acetyl-CoA in the TCA cycle?

A. It enters the TCA cycle for energy production
B. It is produced from amino acids
C. It is not involved in the TCA cycle
D. It converts to fatty acids
E. It is a byproduct of glucose metabolism

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Explanation

Acetyl-CoA plays a crucial role in the TCA cycle as it enters the cycle for energy production, linking carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism to energy generation.

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TCA Cycle and Electron Transport Chain

What is the role of Acetyl-CoA in the TCA cycle?

A

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TCA Cycle and Electron Transport Chain

What is the final product of ATP synthesis in the TCA cycle process?

C

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TCA Cycle and Electron Transport Chain

What is another name for the TCA cycle?

B

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TCA Cycle and Electron Transport Chain

Where does the TCA cycle take place?

C

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TCA Cycle and Electron Transport Chain

What molecule is needed to start the TCA cycle?

B

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TCA Cycle and Electron Transport Chain

What is the primary source of oxaloacetate in the TCA cycle?

E

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TCA Cycle and Electron Transport Chain

How many CO2 molecules are released in one complete cycle of the TCA cycle?

B

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TCA Cycle and Electron Transport Chain

What is the total yield of NADH produced in one cycle of the TCA cycle?

E

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What is metabolism?

D

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What is the primary function of anabolism in metabolism?

C

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What is catabolism primarily responsible for in metabolic processes?

C

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

Which of the following is an example of catabolism?

B

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What type of reaction is associated with anabolism?

E

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

Which of the following statements is true about catabolism?

E

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What is the process of converting glucose into glycogen called?

C

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

Which of the following processes requires energy to form triglycerides?

E

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What is the end product of the protein synthesis process?

B

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

Which of the following statements is true regarding anabolic processes?

C

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What is the process of forming triglycerides from glycerol and fatty acids called?

B

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What is the primary process that glycogen undergoes during catabolism?

E

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What are the end products of triglyceride catabolism?

E

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What is released during the breakdown of proteins?

B

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What is the role of glycolysis in the catabolism of glucose?

D

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What is lipolysis?

B

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ATP and Energy Transfer

What is the primary function of ATP in cells?

A

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ATP and Energy Transfer

What components make up ATP?

D

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ATP and Energy Transfer

What is indicated by the highlighted bond in the ATP structure?

C

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ATP and Energy Transfer

Which part of the ATP molecule is responsible for its energy storage capability?

D

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ATP and Energy Transfer

What type of molecule is ATP classified as?

D

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What is the primary function of an enzyme in metabolism?

E

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What distinguishes a coenzyme from an enzyme?

E

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

Which of the following statements is true about enzymes?

E

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What role do coenzymes play in metabolic reactions?

A

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

Which of the following best describes enzymes?

C

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What is the first stage of the metabolic pathway for carbohydrates?

D

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What do Acetyl-CoA molecules enter in Stage III of the metabolic pathway?

E

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What is produced during the Electron Transport Chain (ETC) in Stage IV?

E

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

Which of the following is released during the TCA Cycle?

D

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What is the role of ATP synthase in the metabolic pathway?

B

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What is the first stage of glucose metabolism in glycolysis?

A

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What does Acetyl-CoA enter after its formation in glycolysis?

C

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What is produced during the TCA Cycle?

B

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What is the role of ATP Synthase in the Electron Transport Chain (ETC)?

A

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

Which molecules are produced by the Electron Transport Chain (ETC)?

C

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What is the primary purpose of glycolysis?

B

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

Where does glycolysis occur within the cell?

B

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What is consumed during the process of glycolysis?

C

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What is produced during glycolysis?

D

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What is the net yield of ATP during glycolysis?

B

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What is the initial substrate for glycolysis?

C

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

How many ATP molecules are consumed during the energy consumption phase of glycolysis?

B

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What is produced at the end of glycolysis?

A

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

How many ATP molecules are released during the energy production phase of glycolysis?

D

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What role does NAD+ play in glycolysis?

D

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What is the initial substrate for glycolysis?

A

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What is produced during step 6 of glycolysis?

A

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What happens to glucose during glycolysis?

E

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

Which step of glycolysis involves the consumption of ATP?

A

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What is the final product of glycolysis?

D

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What is the primary substrate used in glycolysis?

A

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What is the net yield of ATP during glycolysis?

B

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

Which of the following is produced during glycolysis?

D

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What is produced alongside pyruvate during glycolysis?

D

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What is the role of ATP in the initial steps of glycolysis?

E

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What is the end product of glycolysis from one glucose molecule?

C

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

How many ATP molecules are produced during glycolysis from one glucose molecule?

C

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

Which of the following is NOT a product of glycolysis?

E

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What is the significance of NADH produced in glycolysis?

B

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

How many water molecules are produced during glycolysis from one glucose molecule?

C

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Pyruvate Oxidation

What is the initial source of energy that feeds into pyruvate during pyruvate oxidation?

A

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Pyruvate Oxidation

What is produced from Acetyl-CoA in the TCA Cycle during pyruvate oxidation?

A

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Pyruvate Oxidation

What role do NADH and FADH2 play in the process following the TCA Cycle?

D

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Pyruvate Oxidation

What is the final product of ATP synthase in the process of pyruvate oxidation?

E

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Pyruvate Oxidation

Which molecule is used by the electron transport chain to produce water during pyruvate oxidation?

B

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Pyruvate Oxidation and Acetyl CoA Formation

What is the primary molecule that pyruvate is converted into during the aerobic pathway?

C

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Pyruvate Oxidation and Acetyl CoA Formation

What is released as a byproduct during the conversion of pyruvate to Acetyl CoA?

B

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Pyruvate Oxidation and Acetyl CoA Formation

Which cofactor is involved in the conversion of pyruvate to Acetyl CoA?

A

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Pyruvate Oxidation and Acetyl CoA Formation

What happens to NAD+ during the aerobic pyruvate-to-Acetyl CoA pathway?

E

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Pyruvate Oxidation and Acetyl CoA Formation

How many carbons are present in the Acetyl CoA molecule produced from pyruvate?

B

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Pyruvate Oxidation and Acetyl CoA Formation

What is the first step in the conversion of pyruvate to Acetyl CoA?

A

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Pyruvate Oxidation and Acetyl CoA Formation

What is produced alongside carbon dioxide during the conversion of pyruvate to Acetyl CoA?

C

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Pyruvate Oxidation and Acetyl CoA Formation

What role does Coenzyme A play in the conversion of pyruvate to Acetyl CoA?

B

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Pyruvate Oxidation and Acetyl CoA Formation

Where does the conversion of pyruvate to Acetyl CoA primarily occur?

B

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Pyruvate Oxidation and Acetyl CoA Formation

What happens to the carbon group that is removed from pyruvate during its conversion to Acetyl CoA?

A

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Pyruvate Oxidation and Acetyl CoA Formation

What is produced during the aerobic pyruvate-to-Acetyl CoA pathway?

C

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Pyruvate Oxidation and Acetyl CoA Formation

What is used in the aerobic pyruvate-to-Acetyl CoA pathway?

C

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Pyruvate Oxidation and Acetyl CoA Formation

What is the nature of the pyruvate-to-Acetyl CoA conversion in terms of metabolic reversibility?

D

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Energy Metabolism

What is the primary product of the anaerobic pathway involving pyruvate?

D

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Energy Metabolism

Under what conditions does the conversion of pyruvate to lactate occur?

E

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What is the primary purpose of converting pyruvate to lactate in muscle cells?

E

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What cycle is involved in converting lactate back to glucose in the liver?

A

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

Which molecule is regenerated during the conversion of pyruvate to lactate?

A

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What is the end product of lactate fermentation in muscle cells?

C

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Glycolysis and Energy Yield

What role does NAD+ play in the conversion of glucose to lactate?

D

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What can glycerol convert to during fat metabolism?

D

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What is the fate of fatty acids in fat metabolism?

C

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What is the role of acetyl CoA in fat metabolism?

D

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

Which of the following statements is true regarding fatty acids?

C

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What is the relationship between glucose and pyruvate in fat metabolism?

C

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Fatty Acids

How many Acetyl CoA molecules are produced from the oxidation of a 16-carbon fatty acid?

E

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What are the two main types of amino acids based on their metabolic pathways?

B

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What do glucogenic amino acids convert to during metabolism?

A

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What is the fate of ketogenic amino acids in protein metabolism?

D

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

Which type of amino acids can be used to synthesize glucose?

E

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Metabolism: Anabolism and Catabolism

What is the primary role of Acetyl CoA in metabolism?

C

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TCA Cycle and Electron Transport Chain

What is the first stage of the TCA cycle process for carbohydrates?

C

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TCA Cycle and Electron Transport Chain

What is produced in Stage III of the TCA cycle?

D

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TCA Cycle and Electron Transport Chain

Which molecules are produced in Stage IV of the TCA cycle?

E

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TCA Cycle and Electron Transport Chain

What does Acetyl CoA combine with to initiate the TCA cycle?

A

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Electron Transport Chain

What is the first stage of the breakdown of carbohydrates in the electron transport chain process?

A

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Electron Transport Chain

What is produced from the breakdown of fatty acids in the electron transport chain process?

A

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Electron Transport Chain

What is the final product of the electron transport chain process?

B

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Electron Transport Chain

Which molecule is released as a byproduct during the TCA cycle in the electron transport chain process?

D

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Electron Transport Chain

What role does oxygen (O2) play in the electron transport chain?

D

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ATP and Energy Transfer

What is the final stage of aerobic respiration?

A

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ATP and Energy Transfer

Where does the Electron Transport Chain take place?

A

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ATP and Energy Transfer

What is the main requirement for the Electron Transport Chain to function?

B

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ATP and Energy Transfer

What is the main source of ATP production in the body?

D

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ATP and Energy Transfer

Which of the following processes is NOT part of aerobic respiration?

A

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ATP and Energy Transfer

What is the primary function of the electron transport chain?

D

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ATP and Energy Transfer

What role do hydrogen carriers like NADH and FADH2 play in the electron transport chain?

A

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ATP and Energy Transfer

What happens to protons as electrons pass through the electron transport chain?

A

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ATP and Energy Transfer

Which molecule transfers electrons between complexes I/II and III in the electron transport chain?

C

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ATP and Energy Transfer

What is the result of the proton motive force generated by the electron transport chain?

D

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ATP and Energy Transfer

What is the primary function of the electron transport chain?

E

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ATP and Energy Transfer

How are hydrogen ions (H+) involved in ATP synthesis during the electron transport chain?

D

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ATP and Energy Transfer

What role does ATP synthase play in the electron transport chain?

E

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ATP and Energy Transfer

What happens to the energy from electrons in the electron transport chain?

A

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ATP and Energy Transfer

What is produced as a result of the electron transport chain and ATP synthesis?

B

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TCA Cycle and Electron Transport Chain

What role does oxygen play in the electron transport chain?

E

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TCA Cycle and Electron Transport Chain

What is formed at the end of the electron transport chain?

E

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Regulation of Metabolism: Feasting and Fasting

What happens to metabolism during feasting?

A

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Regulation of Metabolism: Feasting and Fasting

What is the effect of fasting on metabolism?

D

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Regulation of Metabolism: Feasting and Fasting

What is a consequence of excess energy intake during feasting?

C

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Regulation of Metabolism: Feasting and Fasting

What happens to fat cells during the feasting state?

B

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Regulation of Metabolism: Feasting and Fasting

What happens to excess dietary fat in the body?

D

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Regulation of Metabolism: Feasting and Fasting

How does the body store excess protein and carbohydrates compared to dietary fat?

B

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Regulation of Metabolism: Feasting and Fasting

What is the primary form of fat storage in the body?

E

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Regulation of Metabolism: Feasting and Fasting

What percentage of ingested energy intake is used when storing excess protein and carbohydrates as fat?

E

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Regulation of Metabolism: Feasting and Fasting

Which of the following statements is true regarding fat storage?

A

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Regulation of Metabolism: Feasting and Fasting

What happens to the body when there is inadequate energy intake?

B

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Regulation of Metabolism: Feasting and Fasting

What is a common practice that involves periods of not eating?

D

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Regulation of Metabolism: Feasting and Fasting

What is the primary source of glucose during fasting from glycogen stores?

D

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Regulation of Metabolism: Feasting and Fasting

Which process converts glucogenic amino acids into glucose during fasting?

A

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Regulation of Metabolism: Feasting and Fasting

What is the role of glycerol in glucose production during fasting?

E

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Regulation of Metabolism: Feasting and Fasting

Which of the following is NOT a source of glucose during fasting?

C

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Regulation of Metabolism: Feasting and Fasting

What is the end product of glucogenic amino acids when converted during fasting?

D

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Energy Metabolism

What is gluconeogenesis?

B

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Energy Metabolism

Which macronutrients can be converted to glucose during gluconeogenesis?

C

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Ketogenic Diet and Alternative Fuel Sources

What dietary approach is associated with high fat and low carbohydrate intake?

A

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Ketogenic Diet and Alternative Fuel Sources

What is produced from Acetyl CoA fragments during fasting?

E

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Ketogenic Diet and Alternative Fuel Sources

What is a symptom of ketosis?

B

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Ketogenic Diet and Alternative Fuel Sources

Which type of amino acids can contribute to the formation of ketone bodies?

C

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Ketogenic Diet and Alternative Fuel Sources

What is ketosis?

A

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Ketogenic Diet and Alternative Fuel Sources

What is one of the primary uses of ketone bodies in the body?

C

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Regulation of Metabolism: Feasting and Fasting

What is one adaptation of the body during fasting?

B

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Regulation of Metabolism: Feasting and Fasting

How does fasting affect energy expenditure?

E

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Regulation of Metabolism: Feasting and Fasting

How long can adaptations to fasting maintain life?

E

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