Metabolism of Carbohydrates and Proteins Quiz

What is the primary function of metabolism in the body?

• To store fat

• To break down nutrients for energy

• To regulate temperature

• To produce hormones

What is the simplest form of carbohydrate used by the body?

• Sucrose

• Glucose

• Galactose

• Fructose

Which process involves the breakdown of glucose to produce energy?

• Glycolysis

• Glycogenesis

• Gluconeogenesis

• Fermentation

What is the role of insulin in carbohydrate metabolism?

• To synthesize proteins

• To break down fats

• To store glucose as glycogen

• To increase blood sugar levels

What happens during gluconeogenesis?

• Proteins are broken down into amino acids

• Glycogen is stored in muscles

• Glucose is produced from non-carbohydrate sources

• Glucose is converted to fat

What is the main function of dietary protein?

• To regulate blood sugar

• To provide energy

• To build and repair tissues

• To store vitamins

Which enzyme initiates protein digestion in the stomach?

• Amylase

• Lactase

• Pepsin

• Trypsin

What is the result of the Krebs cycle?

• Production of glucose

• Breakdown of fatty acids

• Production of ATP and electron carriers

• Storage of glycogen

What is the effect of a carbohydrate-deficient diet on the body?

• Improved digestion

• Increased protein synthesis

• Ketosis

• Enhanced muscle growth

What is the process of converting excess glucose into glycogen called?

• Gluconeogenesis

• Glycogenesis

• Glycogenolysis

• Glycolysis