Question 1

Which of the following is the correct sequence?

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A)   acetyl-CoA formation, glycolysis, electron-transport chain, citric acid cycle
B)   acetyl-CoA formation, citric acid cycle, electron transport chain, glycolysis
C)   citric acid cycle, glycolysis, acetyl-CoA formation, electron transport chain
D)   glycolysis, acetyl-CoA formation, citric acid cycle, electron transport chain
E)   glycolysis, citric acid cycle, acetyl-CoA formation, electron transport chainF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the citric acid cycle is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   The process occurs in the mitochondria.
B)   The major end product of the cycle is lactic acid.
C)   At several steps, NADH molecules are formed.
D)   Carbon dioxide is produced at several steps in the cycle.
E)   Two ATP are formed in the cycle from one glucose.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids can be metabolized within the cell to liberate _____.

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A)   oxygen
B)   energy
C)   carbon dioxide
D)   hydrogen
E)   nitrogenF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

The Daily Values appearing on food labels are based on a ________ kilocalorie reference diet.

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A)   1200
B)   1500
C)   2000
D)   2500E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following minerals is mismatched with its function?

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium - bone formation
B)   zinc - hemoglobin synthesis
C)   potassium - muscle and nerve function
D)   cobalt - erythrocyte production
E)   selenium - component of many enzymesF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

The absorptive state

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A)   occurs immediately to about 4 hours after meals.
B)   is when glycogenolysis usually occurs.
C)   has gluconeogenesis as one of its main events.
D)   occurs in the large intestine.
E)   occurs just before breakfast.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

A food guide pyramid suggests that

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A)   you eat as many sweets as you want.
B)   your diet should contain a variety of foods.
C)   meats are the most important part of your diet.
D)   milk and cheese should be the main part of your diet.
E)   you should only eat one or two servings of bread, cereal, rice, or pasta per day.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following will increase metabolic rate?

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A)   exercise
B)   fasting
C)   malnutrition
D)   reduced caloric intake
E)   dietingF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

The energy cost for assimilation of food is called

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A)   the thermic effect of food.
B)   the basal metabolic rate.
C)   the caloric intake.
D)   homeothermy.
E)   free energy.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of catabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glycolysis
B)   Synthesis of ATP
C)   Production of hormones
D)   Maintaining cell structure
E)   Protein synthesisF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hydrogen ions are pumped across the plasma membrane.
B)   Electrons pass from one electron carrier to another in the electron transport chain.
C)   Water serves as the final electron acceptor.
D)   Chemiosmosis forms carbon dioxide.
E)   The chemiosmosis model refers to movement of water.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C) B

Question 12

What is the glutamic acid made from transamination used for?

Accepted Answer

A)   It enters the citric acid cycle.
B)   It is used to make other nonessential amino acids.
C)   It is used to produce ATP.
D)   None of the choices are correct.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D) B

Question 13

What is the measurement of the energy content of food?

Accepted Answer

A)   grams
B)   Calories
C)   BTUs
D)   joulesE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

An essential amino acid

Accepted Answer

A)   can be formed from fats in the body.
B)   can be synthesized by the body if there is enough nitrogen.
C)   must be made from glucose.
D)   must be supplied in the diet.
E)   can not be converted to nonessential amino acids.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Nutrition includes the study of

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A)   the nutrients in foods.
B)   the body's utilization of nutrients.
C)   how nutrients play a role in your body's health.
D)   digestion, absorption, and transportation of nutrients.
E)   All of these choices are correct.F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 16

If the fatty acid portion of a fat molecule has ten double covalent bonds, the fat is said to be

Accepted Answer

A)   hydrogenated.
B)   polyunsaturated.
C)   monounsaturated.
D)   saturated.
E)   disaturated.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

The sum of all chemical reactions that occur in the body is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   absorption.
B)   metabolism.
C)   digestion.
D)   catabolism.
E)   anabolismF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

A food that contains all nine essential amino acids is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   plasma protein.
B)   incomplete protein.
C)   complete protein.
D)   intracellular protein.
E)   adequate protein.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C) C

Question 19

Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule.
-functional component of plasma membrane

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates
B)  lipids
C)  proteins
D)  nucleic acidsE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Excess triglycerides are stored in adipose tissue. Adipose tissue functions

Accepted Answer

A)   to assist the body in temperature homeostasis.
B)   pads and protects.
C)   energy storage.
D)   insulates.
E)   All of these choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 25: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

Which of the following is the correct sequence?

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Which of the following statements about the citric acid cycle is false?

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Glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids can be metabolized within the cell to liberate _____.

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The Daily Values appearing on food labels are based on a ________ kilocalorie reference diet.

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Which of the following minerals is mismatched with its function?

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The absorptive state

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A food guide pyramid suggests that

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Which of the following will increase metabolic rate?

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The energy cost for assimilation of food is called

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Which of the following is an example of catabolism?

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Which of the following statements is true?

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What is the glutamic acid made from transamination used for?

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What is the measurement of the energy content of food?

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An essential amino acid

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Nutrition includes the study of

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If the fatty acid portion of a fat molecule has ten double covalent bonds, the fat is said to be

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The sum of all chemical reactions that occur in the body is known as

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A food that contains all nine essential amino acids is called a(n)

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