front 1 The sum of all of the biochemical processes going on within the human body at any given time is called
| back 1 B. metabolism |
front 2 Reactions within ________ provide most of the energy needed by a typical cell.
| back 2 A. the mitochondria |
front 3 The first steps of catabolism generally take place in the
| back 3 D. cytosol |
front 4 What is the role of NADH in metabolism?
| back 4 B. transport hydrogen atoms to coenzymes |
front 5 When NAD+ is ________ it becomes NADH. When NADH is ________ it becomes NAD+.
| back 5 A. reduced; oxidized |
front 6 Which of the following processes represent(s) catabolism?
| back 6 D. All of these are catabolic processes. |
front 7 Which of these is NOT part of anabolism?
| back 7 B. muscle contraction |
front 8 About 40 percent of the energy content of nutrients is captured as ATP. The remainder is lost as __________.
| back 8 C. heat |
front 9 Growth and repair involve primarily what type of reactions?
| back 9 B. anabolic |
front 10 Which of the following occurs when water is released (lost) during a reaction?
| back 10 C. dehydration synthesis |
front 11 The energy produced from aerobic metabolism comes from what two sources? (Figure 25-5)
| back 11 E. citric acid cycle and the electron transport chain |
front 12 The chemical equation that correctly summarizes the overall reaction in oxidative phosphorylation is
| back 12 A. 2 H2 + O2 → 2 H2O. |
front 13 The function of the citric acid cycle is to
| back 13 C. remove hydrogen atoms from organic molecules and transfer them to coenzymes. |
front 14 In the ETS, ________ accepts electrons from one molecule and transfers them to another.
| back 14 E. a coenzyme |
front 15 In oxidative phosphorylation, energy for the synthesis of ATP is directly obtained from the
| back 15 D. movement of hydrogen ions through channels in the inner mitochondrial membrane. |
front 16 Although other nutrients can feed into the citric acid cycle, ________ yields energy the quickest.
| back 16 B. glucose |
front 17 The strategy of eating starchy foods for several days before an athletic event is known as
| back 17 A. carbohydrate loading |
front 18 In glycolysis, each molecule of glucose that is catabolized gives a net yield of how many molecules of ATP?
| back 18 D. 2 |
front 19 The citric acid cycle occurs in the
| back 19 C. mitochondrial matrix |
front 20 How many net ATP molecules are produced by the complete metabolism (all pathways) of one glucose molecule?
| back 20 A. 30-32 ATP |
front 21 The carbon dioxide released by the lungs into the atmosphere was very likely produced within __________.
| back 21 C. the citric acid cycle |
front 22 Glycolysis yields two molecules of pyruvate. Which of the following statements best describes what next happens to pyruvate?
| back 22 A. in the presence of oxygen, pyruvate enters a mitochondrion. |
front 23 Why is it necessary to phosphorylate a glucose molecule, creating glucose-6-phosphate?
| back 23 D. to trap the glucose molecule within the cell |
front 24 The energy stored in ATP comes from which of the following?
| back 24 D. food molecules |
front 25 How is ATP used in our bodies?
| back 25 D. The energy released from ATP is converted into kinetic energy to do work |
front 26 Examine this reaction: starch⟶(amylase) disaccharides⟶(disaccharidase) monosaccharides If there is the normal amount of amylase present but less disaccharidase than usual, which of the following would most likely happen?
| back 26 A. the normal amount of disaccharide would be produced, but fewer monosaccharides would be produced. |
front 27 Examine the reaction below, and then answer the question. A+B⟶(Enzyme1) C+D⟶(Enzyme2) E+F⟶ (Enzyme3) G+H Absence of which enzyme would cause the greatest reduction in the production of G and H?
| back 27 D. Absence of any of the enzymes would have the same effect—decrease or block the production of G and H. |
front 28 Which of the following is not a product of cellular respiration?
| back 28 D. oxygen (O2) (used during cellular respiration to maximize ATP production. |
front 29 Which of the following contains the most energy that can be used to make ATP?
| back 29 D. 1 gram of fat |
front 30 Where does beta-oxidation take place? (Figure 25-7)
| back 30 A. in the mitochondria |
front 31 Lipogenesis generally begins with
| back 31 C. acetyl-CoA |
front 32 Which of these is NOT required for glycolysis?
| back 32 B. pyruvic acid |
front 33 Through the process of __________, each glucose yields two pyruvate ions.
| back 33 C. glycolysis |
front 34 Synthesis of fatty acids starts with __________.
| back 34 B. acetyl-CoA |
front 35 Select the correct sequence of steps as energy is extracted from glucose during cellular respiration.
| back 35 C. glycolysis → acetyl CoA → citric acid cycle → electron transport chain Glycolysis produces pyruvic acid, which enters the mitochondrion. There, it is converted to acetyl CoA, which enters the citric acid cycle. Electron carriers bring electrons from the first three steps to the electron transport chain, and ATP is made. |
front 36 What is the correct general equation for cellular respiration?
| back 36 C. C6H12O6 + 6 O2 → 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + ATP energy Cellular respiration extracts energy from glucose (C6H12O6) to produce smaller energy packets (ATP). |
front 37 Which of the following processes takes place in the cytosol of a eukaryotic cell? electron transport chain ATP production by ATP synthase glycolysis citric acid cycle acetyl CoA formation | back 37 C. glycolysis Glycolysis, the breakdown of glucose into two molecules of pyruvic acid, takes place in the cytosol, outside the mitochondria. |
front 38 In what organelle would you find acetyl CoA formation, the citric acid cycle, and the electron transport chain?
| back 38 A. mitochondrion All of the steps of cellular respiration except glycolysis take place in the mitochondrion. |
front 39 Which statement describes glycolysis?
| back 39 C, This process splits glucose in half and produces 2 ATPs for each glucose. In glycolysis, glucose is split into two molecules of pyruvic acid. The released energy is stored in ATP and the electron carrier NADH. |
front 40 Which statement describes the citric acid cycle?
| back 40 E. This process produces some ATP and carbon dioxide in the mitochondrion. The citric acid cycle breaks down carbon molecules, releasing carbon dioxide and forming some ATP. |
front 41 Which statement describes the electron transport chain?
| back 41 C. This process uses energy captured from electrons flowing to oxygen to produce most of the ATPs in cellular respiration. In the electron transport chain, electrons move from one electron carrier to another, eventually reaching oxygen. The released energy is used to make ATPs. |
front 42 A balanced diet is important to provide the body with all the necessary nutrients to ensure physiological functioning. What is the name of the process where new organic molecules are synthesized?
| back 42 B. anabolism |
front 43 In which area do you see most of the cell’s ATP generated by aerobic respiration?
| back 43 B. mitochondria More than 90 percent of the ATP generated during aerobic respiration is made in the mitochondria. |
front 44 Skeletal muscle does each of these EXCEPT __________.
| back 44 A. pump blood |