Question 1

The synthesis of fatty acids occurs in the _________ of the cell and the breakdown of fatty acids occurs in the _______ of the cell.

Accepted Answer

A)  mitochondria; cytosol
B)  nucleus; cytosol
C)  cytosol; mitochondria
D)  cytosol; lysosome

Question 2

During the end reaction of the electron transport chain,oxygen becomes ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced to water (H2O) 
B)  oxidized to carbon dioxide
C)  NADH
D)  FADH2

Question 3

In most cases the starting material for gluconeogenesis is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  oxaloacetate
B)  phosphoenolpyruvate
C)  carnitine
D)  All of these choices are correct

Question 4

Metabolism is regulated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hormones such as insulin
B)  the presence and activity of enzymes
C)  ATP levels in the individual cells
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 5

The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA is irreversible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Oxidation-reduction reactions in the body are controlled by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  light and dark cycles
B)  enzymes
C)  fluid balance
D)  protein consumption

Question 7

During an overnight fast,the primary fuel for the brain and central nervous system is amino acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The body can make glucose from fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Before protein becomes an energy source,the _________ must be removed from the molecule.

Accepted Answer

A)  COOH
B)  CH3
C)  NH2
D)  CO2

Question 10

The electron transport chain takes place in the cytosol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Energy Metabolism

The body can make glucose from fatty acids.

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During the end reaction of the electron transport chain,oxygen becomes ________.

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The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA is irreversible.

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In most cases the starting material for gluconeogenesis is ________.

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Metabolism is regulated by ________.

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The electron transport chain takes place in the cytosol.

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During an overnight fast,the primary fuel for the brain and central nervous system is amino acids.

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Oxidation-reduction reactions in the body are controlled by ________.

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The synthesis of fatty acids occurs in the ___ of the cell and the breakdown of fatty acids occurs in the _ of the cell.

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Before protein becomes an energy source,the _________ must be removed from the molecule.

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Exam 9: Energy Metabolism

The body can make glucose from fatty acids.

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During the end reaction of the electron transport chain,oxygen becomes ________.

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The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA is irreversible.

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In most cases the starting material for gluconeogenesis is ________.

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Metabolism is regulated by ________.

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The electron transport chain takes place in the cytosol.

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During an overnight fast,the primary fuel for the brain and central nervous system is amino acids.

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Oxidation-reduction reactions in the body are controlled by ________.

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The synthesis of fatty acids occurs in the _________ of the cell and the breakdown of fatty acids occurs in the _______ of the cell.

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Before protein becomes an energy source,the _________ must be removed from the molecule.

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The synthesis of fatty acids occurs in the ___ of the cell and the breakdown of fatty acids occurs in the _ of the cell.

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