Carbohydrate Metabolism Quiz

What is the general formula for carbohydrates?

• Cm(H2O)n

• C6H12O6

• C12H22O11

• C3H6O3

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

• Maltose

• Glucose

• Lactose

• Sucrose

What is the primary energy molecule produced during glycolysis?

• Lactate

• Acetyl-CoA

• Glucose

• Pyruvate

Which process converts glucose into glycogen?

• Glycolysis

• Gluconeogenesis

• Glycogenesis

• Glycogenolysis

What is the main function of glycogen in the body?

• Hormonal regulation

• Cellular recognition

• Structural support

• Energy storage

During which metabolic process is lactate produced?

• Glycogenesis

• Anaerobic glycolysis

• Electron transport chain

• Citric acid cycle

What is the role of insulin in carbohydrate metabolism?

• Inhibits glycolysis

• Promotes glucose uptake

• Stimulates glycogenolysis

• Stimulates gluconeogenesis

Which enzyme is responsible for converting pyruvate to acetyl-CoA?

• Glycogen phosphorylase

• Citrate synthase

• Lactate dehydrogenase

• Pyruvate dehydrogenase

What is the net gain of ATP molecules from glycolysis?

• 6 ATP

• 8 ATP

• 4 ATP

• 2 ATP

Which of the following is a key precursor for gluconeogenesis?

• Glucose

• Lactate

• Fructose

• Sucrose