Metabolism -,,biochemical Processes Converting Energy Sources"

METABOLISMCourse 20Biochemistry1. Following gluconeogenesis, the result is:a) Fatty acids;b)Amino acids;c) Increased adipose tissue quantity;d)Pyruvic acid;e) Glucose.2. What is the primary purpose of metabolism in living organisms? a) To generate energy b) To regulate body temperature c) To synthesize DNA d) To maintain cell structure3. Which of the following is considered an anabolic process? a) Glycolysis b) Beta-oxidation c) Lipolysis d) Protein synthesis4. What molecule serves as the primary energy currency of the cell? a) ATP b) Glucose c) Pyruvate d) NADH5. During which phase of metabolism does glycolysis occur? a) Absorptive state b) Fasting state c) Post-absorptive state d) Resting state6. Which of the following is NOT a product of the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle)? a) ATP b) NADH c) FADH2 d) Pyruvate7. What is the primary function of beta-oxidation? a) Synthesizing glucose b) Breaking down fatty acids c) Synthesizing amino acids d) Breaking down proteins8. Which hormone promotes glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis during times of low blood sugar? a) Insulin b) Glucagon c) Epinephrine d) Cortisol9. Where does beta-oxidation primarily occur in the cell? a) Cytoplasm b) Mitochondria c) Endoplasmic reticulum d) Golgi apparatus10. Which of the following processes occurs in the mitochondria? a) Glycolysis b) Beta-oxidation c)