Metabolism and Glycolysis Quiz

What is the concept of metabolism?

• The breakdown of large biomolecules

• The synthesis of larger biomolecules

• All the chemical reactions in the body

• The release of energy from biomolecules

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What are catabolic reactions?

• Reactions that release energy through the breakdown of large biomolecules

• Reactions that utilize energy to synthesize larger biomolecules

• Reactions that transfer energy from temporary carriers to covalent bonds

• Reactions that carry electrons to the electron transport system

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What is the unit used to measure energy within the body?

• Kilocalorie

• Large Calorie

• Small Calorie

• Degree Celsius

What are NADH and FADH2?

• Enzymes involved in glycolysis

• Waste products of aerobic metabolism

• Electron carriers

• Key intermediates in metabolic pathways

Where does glycolysis occur?

• Inside the mitochondria

• In the cytosol of the cell

• In the nucleus of the cell

• In the endoplasmic reticulum

What is the enzyme involved in converting glucose to glucose 6-phosphate?

• Hexokinase

• Kinase

• Phosphorylase

• Phosphatase

How many ATP molecules are used up in the conversion of glucose to fructose 1,6-bisphosphate?

• 0 ATP

• 1 ATP

• 2 ATP

• 3 ATP

What is the final product of glycolysis?

• Pyruvate

• Acetyl-CoA

• Citric acid

• NADH

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What is the purpose of glycolysis?

• To generate ATP

• To synthesize larger biomolecules

• To carry electrons to the electron transport system

• To break down large biomolecules

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Which of the following is a waste product of aerobic metabolism?

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

• Glucose

• ATP