Metabolism and Nutrition Quiz

What are the two types of metabolic reactions?

• Anabolism and catabolism

• Assimilation and dissimilation

• Glycolysis and gluconeogenesis

• Photosynthesis and chemosynthesis

Which molecule is the direct energy currency of cells?

• Glucose

• ATP

• NADH

• FADH2

What is the energy equivalent (in kJ/g) of fats compared to carbohydrates?

• 17 kJ/g vs. 40 kJ/g

• 40 kJ/g vs. 17 kJ/g

• 20 kJ/g vs. 30 kJ/g

• 25 kJ/g vs. 25 kJ/g

In starvation, which macronutrient is depleted first?

• Glycogen

• Fat

• Protein

• Nucleic acids

Kwashiorkor is caused by a deficiency in what?

• Carbohydrates

• Essential fatty acids

• Protein

• Vitamin C

Which vitamin is a cofactor for NAD in cellular respiration?

• Thiamin (B1)

• Niacin (B3)

• Cobalamin (B12)

• Ascorbic acid (C)

Pellagra is caused by a deficiency of which vitamin?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin D

• Niacin

• Folate

Which vitamin is synthesized by intestinal bacteria and is critical for blood clotting?

• Vitamin K

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin D

What is the primary function of vitamin D?

• Antioxidant

• Calcium absorption

• Collagen synthesis

• Hemoglobin production

Which mineral is a component of hemoglobin and myoglobin?

• Calcium

• Iron

• Zinc

• Magnesium