Quiz on Overview on Metabolism: Major Pathways

What is the common product all digestion pathways lead to?

• Glycerol

• Lactate

• Acetyl-CoA

• Glucose

Which process synthesizes glucose from noncarbohydrate precursors?

• Glycolysis

• Transamination

• Gluconeogenesis

• Beta-oxidation

What is the major fuel of most tissues?

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Glucose

• Glycerol

What are the end products of glycolysis under anaerobic conditions?

• Acetyl-CoA

• Lactate

• Pyruvate

• Glycogen

Which metabolic pathway is primarily concerned with fatty acids and cholesterol?

• Amino acid metabolism

• Lipid metabolism

• Glycolysis

• Carbohydrate metabolism

What is the fate of acetyl-CoA formed by beta-oxidation?

• It can form ketone bodies.

• It is converted to lactate.

• It can be used to synthesize glucose.

• It is only used for energy production.

Which of the following is a precursor for the synthesis of cholesterol?

• Glycerol

• Lactate

• Pyruvate

• Acetyl-CoA

What is the primary role of amino acids in metabolism?

• Carbohydrate metabolism

• Fat storage

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

Which amino acids cannot be synthesized in the body?

• Dispensable amino acids

• Essential amino acids

• All amino acids

• Nonessential amino acids

What is the process of removing the amino group from amino acids called?

• Glycolysis

• Transamination

• Fermentation

• Deamination