Biochemistry ETC and Hormones Quiz
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Biochemistry ETC and Hormones Quiz

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Which of the following is a 6-carbon molecule?

  • Succinate
  • Citrate (correct)
  • Acetyl CoA
  • Oxaloacetate
  • Which of the following is a metabolic pathway that involves the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy?

  • Anabolism
  • Catabolism (correct)
  • Amphibolism
  • Ketogenesis
  • During electron transport, protons are not pumped out of the mitochondrion at which complex?

  • Complex III
  • Complex I
  • Complex IV
  • Complex II (correct)
  • Glycogenolysis can be stimulated non-hormonally by the accumulation of which molecule?

    <p>AMP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metabolic pathway is responsible for the rapid rise in lactate concentration during a 400-m sprint?

    <p>Anaerobic glycolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metabolic pathway is responsible for the decline in lactate level after the 400-m sprint?

    <p>Cori cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone(s) can stimulate glycogenolysis?

    <p>Glucagon and Epinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following mammalian cells is unable to aerobically metabolize glucose to carbon dioxide?

    <p>Muscle cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is/are the fate(s) of pyruvate?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a product of the citric acid cycle?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a substrate for gluconeogenesis?

    <p>Fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the process of lipolysis?

    <p>Lipolysis is the breakdown of triacylglycerol into free fatty acids and glycerol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In metabolic pathways, which process involves the synthesis of ketone bodies from acetyl CoA?

    <p>Ketogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'glycogenesis' is correctly defined as:

    <p>The synthesis of glycogen from glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes glycolysis?

    <p>Glycolysis occurs in the presence and absence of oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the chemiosmotic hypothesis, which component does NOT play a role?

    <p>The movement of water across cell membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario would disrupt the chemiosmotic gradient according to the text?

    <p>Increase in ADP and Pi acceptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method can be used to identify bacteria based on enzyme activity and substrate utilization?

    <p>Metabolic / biochemical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of FISH in bacterial classification?

    <p>Identifying genetic sequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial genus is associated with tetanus and botulism?

    <p>Clostridia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial species is known for causing pneumonia and is Gram-positive?

    <p>Streptococcus pneumoniae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique can be utilized to differentiate between different strains of bacteria by analyzing their protein profiles?

    <p>Mass Spectrometry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial species is commonly associated with foodborne illnesses like gastroenteritis?

    <p>Escherichia coli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of core microbiota, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>They carry out essential homeostatic functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the microbiota composition of monozygotic twins compare to dizygotic twins, based on the text?

    <p>Dizygotic twins have similar variability in microbiota</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested by the finding that the microbiota of family members is more similar than unrelated individuals?

    <p>Environmental factors play a role in shaping microbiota</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it mentioned that approximately 75 species are common to over 50% of individuals?

    <p>To indicate the presence of core microbiota functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text imply about the relationship between microbial ecosystems and human biology?

    <p>Microbial ecosystems and human biology co-evolve together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do monozygotic twins provide insights into the interplay between genetics and environmental factors in shaping microbiota composition?

    <p>Their microbiota variability resembles that of dizygotic twins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the phylogenetic tree of life shown, which of the following groups is most closely related to animals?

    <p>Fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the image depicting the composition of the human microbiome, which of the following body sites has the most diverse microbial community?

    <p>Gut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the image depicting the evolutionary relationships of wild hominids, which of the following species is most closely related to humans (Homo sapiens)?

    <p><em>Pan troglodytes</em> (chimpanzee)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the concept of co-evolution between hosts and their microbial communities?

    <p>Host and microbial genomes influence each other's evolution over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the phylogenetic tree of life shown, which of the following groups is most closely related to bacteria?

    <p>Archaea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the image depicting the composition of the human microbiome, which of the following body sites has the least diverse microbial community?

    <p>Vagina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    ATP Synthesis and Electron Transport

    • Proton flow into mitochondria depends on the presence of ADP and Pi
    • ATPase activity is reversible
    • Only proton transport is strictly regulated, while other positively charged ions can diffuse freely across the mitochondrial membrane

    Citric Acid Cycle

    • The citric acid cycle produces 6 NADH, 2 FADH2, and 2 ATP

    Glycogenolysis

    • Glycogenolysis can be stimulated by the hormones Glucagon and Epinephrine
    • Non-hormonally, the accumulation of AMP, or low energy level, which indicates low levels of ATP, can stimulate glycogenolysis
    • Glycogenolysis is regulated by:
      • Hormonal inhibition of glycogen synthase by Glucagon and Epinephrine (in muscle)
      • Non-hormonal stimulation by low energy levels (accumulation of AMP)

    Fates of Pyruvate

    • Pyruvate can be involved in:
      • Catabolism
      • Anabolism
      • Amphibolism
      • Ketogenesis
      • Degradation

    Lactate and Anaerobic Glycolysis

    • Anaerobic glycolysis converts pyruvate to lactate
    • During a 400-m sprint, the rapid rise in lactate concentration is caused by anaerobic glycolysis
    • After the run, the decline in lactate level is caused by the Cori cycle and gluconeogenesis
    • The Cori cycle: lactate is converted back to pyruvate, and gluconeogenesis utilizes pyruvate to produce glucose and replace glycogen

    Mammalian Cells and Glucose Metabolism

    • Some mammalian cells are unable to aerobically metabolize glucose to carbon dioxide, such as:
      • RBC (red blood cells)
      • WBC (white blood cells)
      • Reticulocytes

    Gluconeogenesis

    • Gluconeogenesis is the production of glucose from non-carbohydrate molecules
    • Substrates for gluconeogenesis include:
      • Lactate
      • Alanine
      • Glycerol
      • Propionyl CoA
    • Acetyl CoA is not a substrate for gluconeogenesis

    Electron Transport Chain

    • The ETC requires:
      • ADP and Pi as acceptors
      • O2 as the terminal electron acceptor
      • NAD and FAD as electron carriers
    • Lack of ADP and Pi, O2, or NAD and FAD will stop the ETC
    • Uncoupling of the ETC will disrupt the chemiosmotic gradient

    Hormones and Blood Glucose

    • Insulin decreases blood glucose and increases the uptake of glucose in various tissues, such as:
      • Skeletal muscle
      • Adipose tissue

    Metabolic Pathways

    • Gluconeogenesis: the synthesis of glucose from lactate, glycerol, or amino acids
    • Glycogenolysis: the breakdown of glycogen to glucose
    • Lipolysis: the breakdown of triacylglycerol into free fatty acids and glycerol
    • Ketogenesis: the synthesis of ketone bodies from acetyl CoA

    Bacterial Morphology and Classification

    • Bacterial classification involves:
      • Morphological staining (shape, cell wall composition)
      • Metabolic/biochemical (enzyme activity, substrate utilization)
      • Genetic (DNA/RNA, PCR, sequencing, FISH)
      • Immunologic (ELISA, agglutination test)
      • Mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF)

    Microbiome and Host Interactions

    • The human microbiome is composed of:
      • 25 phyla
      • 2,000 genera
      • 5,000 species
      • 316 M genes
    • Each person has approximately 500-1000 gut species
    • The core microbiota is composed of approximately 75 species common to >50% of individuals
    • Co-maturation of the microbiota and immune system occurs during initial microbial colonization
    • Co-evolution of humans and their microbiota has led to the development of specific microbial communities at different body sites

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