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How does the ATP yield from an 18-carbon fatty acid compare with the ATP yield from 18 carbons' worth of glucose?
How does the ATP yield from an 18-carbon fatty acid compare with the ATP yield from 18 carbons' worth of glucose?
- ATP yield varies greatly and can't be compared
- More ATP from fatty acid (correct)
- Less ATP from fatty acid
- The same amount of ATP from both
Which of the following statements about high-density lipoproteins (HDL) is true?
Which of the following statements about high-density lipoproteins (HDL) is true?
- HDL is primarily responsible for transporting triglycerides
- HDL contributes to the accumulation of fat in tissues
- HDL carries cholesterol from tissues to the liver (correct)
- HDL has no role in cholesterol management
What is one disadvantage of using fats instead of carbohydrates as energy reserves?
What is one disadvantage of using fats instead of carbohydrates as energy reserves?
- Fats require more oxygen for oxidation than carbohydrates (correct)
- Fats can not store energy as effectively as carbohydrates
- Fats are less calorically dense than carbohydrates
- Fats provide energy more quickly than carbohydrates
Which tissue type primarily stores and releases fat?
Which tissue type primarily stores and releases fat?
What role does shivering play in thermoregulation?
What role does shivering play in thermoregulation?
Which process is primarily involved in the breakdown of fatty acids?
Which process is primarily involved in the breakdown of fatty acids?
What is the primary function of glycolysis in the catabolic pathway?
What is the primary function of glycolysis in the catabolic pathway?
Which of the following processes is involved in converting amino acids to energy?
Which of the following processes is involved in converting amino acids to energy?
Which process is responsible for the synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources?
Which process is responsible for the synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources?
What role does lipase play in metabolic processes?
What role does lipase play in metabolic processes?
What is the main difference between anabolism and catabolism?
What is the main difference between anabolism and catabolism?
Which process produces carbon dioxide as a product?
Which process produces carbon dioxide as a product?
Where does the majority of ATP synthesis occur during cellular respiration?
Where does the majority of ATP synthesis occur during cellular respiration?
What is the primary source of energy for ATP synthesis during cellular respiration?
What is the primary source of energy for ATP synthesis during cellular respiration?
Which statement about glycolysis is correct?
Which statement about glycolysis is correct?
What is the role of NADH and FADH2 in cellular respiration?
What is the role of NADH and FADH2 in cellular respiration?
How much ATP is typically produced from one glucose molecule during cellular respiration?
How much ATP is typically produced from one glucose molecule during cellular respiration?
Which of the following processes is considered anaerobic?
Which of the following processes is considered anaerobic?
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Metabolism
Metabolism
All the chemical reactions that occur within an organism to maintain life.
Cellular Respiration
Cellular Respiration
The process that breaks down glucose to release energy in the form of ATP.
Catabolism
Catabolism
The breaking down of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy.
Anabolism
Anabolism
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Glycolysis
Glycolysis
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Aerobic
Aerobic
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Anaerobic
Anaerobic
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ATP production from glucose
ATP production from glucose
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ATP yield from fatty acids vs. glucose
ATP yield from fatty acids vs. glucose
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Lipid transport in blood
Lipid transport in blood
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Liver's role in cholesterol
Liver's role in cholesterol
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Advantages of fat reserves
Advantages of fat reserves
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Disadvantage of fat over carb as energy
Disadvantage of fat over carb as energy
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Fatty Acid Synthesis
Fatty Acid Synthesis
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Beta-oxidation
Beta-oxidation
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Deamination
Deamination
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Gluconeogenesis
Gluconeogenesis
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Glycogen Formation
Glycogen Formation
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