Biochemistry Carbohydrates Metabolism Part Two Quiz
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What is the ATP yield from the complete oxidation of 1 molecule of NADH in the electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation?

  • 2 ATP
  • 3 ATP (correct)
  • 1 ATP
  • 4 ATP

In the absence of oxygen, what is the final product of anaerobic glycolysis?

  • ATP
  • Pyruvate
  • Acetyl CoA
  • Lactate (correct)

What is the structure of glycogen?

  • Homodisaccharide
  • Short oligosaccharide
  • Linear chain of glucose
  • Highly branched homopolysaccharide (correct)

Where is the major site of glycogen storage in the body?

<p>Liver (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is glycogenesis and glycogenolysis controlled in the body?

<p>By insulin/glucagon ratio (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the energy source for the brain during low glycogen levels?

<p>Blood glucose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which process does glycogenolysis occur?

<p>Starvation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What enzyme is responsible for branching glycogen?

<p>[alpha]-Branching enzyme (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the net ATP yield from aerobic glycolysis, pyruvate dehydrogenase, and the TCA cycle from the complete oxidation of glucose?

<p>$24 ATP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bonds link the α-Dglucose units in glycogen?

<p>α-1,4 glycosidic bonds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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