Human Body's Energy Metabolism

What is the primary energy currency of the cells?

• ATP

• FADH2

• ADP

• NADH

Which process breaks down complex molecules into simpler ones?

• Anabolism

• Glycolysis

• Catabolism

• Oxidation

What is produced during glycolysis?

• 4 ATP

• 3 ATP

• 2 ATP

• 1 ATP

Which hormone promotes anabolism?

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Cortisol

• Glucagon

What is the main function of the Pentose Phosphate Pathway?

• Fatty acid breakdown

• Protein synthesis

• DNA and RNA synthesis

• Energy production

Where does the Electron Transport Chain (ETC) occur in eukaryotes?

• Plasma membrane

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

What does oxidative phosphorylation require?

• Glucose

• All of the above

• Oxygen

• NADH

Which enzyme synthesizes ATP using a proton gradient?

• Lactate dehydrogenase

• ATP synthase

• Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase

• Hexokinase

What is the role of insulin in energy metabolism?

• Stimulates the ETC

• Inhibits glycolysis

• Promotes catabolism

• Facilitates glucose uptake

Which of the following is an example of a catabolic process?

• Triglycerides breaking down into fatty acids

• DNA replication

• Protein synthesis

• Formation of glycogen