Video Metabolism Part 1

What percentage of the human body is water?

• 1%

• 4%

• 16%

• 64%

What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

• Structural and functional roles

• Insulation

• Energy storage

• Mineral storage

How much protein might a person synthesize over their lifetime?

• 750 kilograms

• 100 kilograms

• 500 kilograms

• 225 to 450 kilograms

What are the two contradictory processes involved in metabolism?

• Anabolism and Catabolism

• Digestion and Absorption

• Inhalation and Exhalation

• Synthesis and Decomposition

What is metabolism?

• The digestion of carbohydrates only

• All biochemical reactions occurring in the body

• A single biochemical reaction in the body

• The process of breaking down food into energy

What is the primary role of anabolic reactions?

• Transforming glucose into glycogen

• Converting proteins into amino acids

• Constructing larger molecules from smaller ones

• Breaking down molecules to release energy

Which nutrient is most abundant in the human body?

• Water

• Proteins

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

What is the main function of vitamins in the body?

• Serve as building blocks

• Store genetic information

• Provide energy

• Aid in the utilization of other nutrients

Which of the following is a primary source of carbohydrates?

• Meat

• Plants

• Dairy products

• Fats and oils

What is the primary energy molecule used by cells?

• ATP

• Glucose

• Fatty acids

• Glycerol