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What is the primary function of anaplerotic reactions in the citric acid cycle?
What is the primary function of anaplerotic reactions in the citric acid cycle?
What is the effect of increased levels of ADP on the TCA cycle?
What is the effect of increased levels of ADP on the TCA cycle?
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to oxaloacetate?
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to oxaloacetate?
Which compound is used for the synthesis of porphyrins and heme?
Which compound is used for the synthesis of porphyrins and heme?
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What role does mitochondrial citrate play in fatty acid biosynthesis?
What role does mitochondrial citrate play in fatty acid biosynthesis?
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What inhibits the activity of the α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase?
What inhibits the activity of the α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase?
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Which of the following reactions is NOT considered an anaplerotic reaction?
Which of the following reactions is NOT considered an anaplerotic reaction?
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What is a consequence of insufficient ADP levels in the TCA cycle?
What is a consequence of insufficient ADP levels in the TCA cycle?
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What is a common cause of respiratory alkalosis?
What is a common cause of respiratory alkalosis?
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Which clinical feature is associated with respiratory alkalosis?
Which clinical feature is associated with respiratory alkalosis?
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In acute respiratory alkalosis, what happens to pCO2 levels?
In acute respiratory alkalosis, what happens to pCO2 levels?
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What compensatory mechanism occurs in chronic respiratory alkalosis?
What compensatory mechanism occurs in chronic respiratory alkalosis?
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Which of the following conditions is NOT a cause of hyperventilation?
Which of the following conditions is NOT a cause of hyperventilation?
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What is a potential effect of CO2 accumulation due to hypoventilation?
What is a potential effect of CO2 accumulation due to hypoventilation?
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Which sign is positive in individuals with respiratory alkalosis?
Which sign is positive in individuals with respiratory alkalosis?
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Which of the following is NOT a method of ATP synthesis?
Which of the following is NOT a method of ATP synthesis?
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Which condition is most likely to cause stimulation of the respiratory center resulting in respiratory alkalosis?
Which condition is most likely to cause stimulation of the respiratory center resulting in respiratory alkalosis?
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What inhibits the action of Complex I in the electron transport chain?
What inhibits the action of Complex I in the electron transport chain?
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Which of the following compounds can transfer high energy phosphates to produce ATP?
Which of the following compounds can transfer high energy phosphates to produce ATP?
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Among the following, which factors affect the regulation of the electron transport chain?
Among the following, which factors affect the regulation of the electron transport chain?
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What is the role of succinyl CoA in metabolism?
What is the role of succinyl CoA in metabolism?
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Which inhibitor works at the site between Cyt b and Cyt C1 in the electron transport chain?
Which inhibitor works at the site between Cyt b and Cyt C1 in the electron transport chain?
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Which of the following describes the function of Complex III?
Which of the following describes the function of Complex III?
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Which of the following is a consequence of inhibiting the electron transport chain?
Which of the following is a consequence of inhibiting the electron transport chain?
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How many ATP molecules are generated from the complete oxidation of one molecule of glucose?
How many ATP molecules are generated from the complete oxidation of one molecule of glucose?
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Which component is specifically required for oxidative phosphorylation?
Which component is specifically required for oxidative phosphorylation?
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What is the primary function of the TCA cycle in cellular respiration?
What is the primary function of the TCA cycle in cellular respiration?
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Where does the electron transport chain occur in the cell?
Where does the electron transport chain occur in the cell?
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What is the equivalent ATP yield of one molecule of FADH2 during oxidative phosphorylation?
What is the equivalent ATP yield of one molecule of FADH2 during oxidative phosphorylation?
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Which statement is true regarding the TCA cycle?
Which statement is true regarding the TCA cycle?
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What happens to venous blood during cyanide poisoning?
What happens to venous blood during cyanide poisoning?
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What is the least toxic fat-soluble vitamin?
What is the least toxic fat-soluble vitamin?
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What characterizes brown adipose tissue?
What characterizes brown adipose tissue?
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What is the primary function of brown adipose tissue in newborns?
What is the primary function of brown adipose tissue in newborns?
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What is oxidative stress primarily caused by?
What is oxidative stress primarily caused by?
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What role does the protein UCP1 (thermogenin) play in brown adipose tissue?
What role does the protein UCP1 (thermogenin) play in brown adipose tissue?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of free radicals?
Which of the following is a characteristic of free radicals?
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Which of the following can contribute to oxidative stress?
Which of the following can contribute to oxidative stress?
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What happens to energy in brown adipose tissue when oxidation and phosphorylation are not coupled?
What happens to energy in brown adipose tissue when oxidation and phosphorylation are not coupled?
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Which of the following diseases can potentially be caused by oxidative damage from free radicals?
Which of the following diseases can potentially be caused by oxidative damage from free radicals?
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What is the main role of oxidative phosphorylation in cellular respiration?
What is the main role of oxidative phosphorylation in cellular respiration?
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Which complex in the electron transport chain directly contributes to ATP synthesis?
Which complex in the electron transport chain directly contributes to ATP synthesis?
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What type of phosphorylation occurs directly through the electron transport chain during cellular respiration?
What type of phosphorylation occurs directly through the electron transport chain during cellular respiration?
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Why does NADH produce more ATP compared to FADH₂?
Why does NADH produce more ATP compared to FADH₂?
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In the chemiosmotic theory, which of the following processes is most accurately described?
In the chemiosmotic theory, which of the following processes is most accurately described?
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Which of the following correctly identifies components involved in substrate-level phosphorylation?
Which of the following correctly identifies components involved in substrate-level phosphorylation?
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What happens at the cytochrome oxidase reaction site in the electron transport chain?
What happens at the cytochrome oxidase reaction site in the electron transport chain?
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What substrate does FADH₂ primarily oxidize with in the electron transport chain?
What substrate does FADH₂ primarily oxidize with in the electron transport chain?
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Study Notes
Biochemistry Syllabus
- Cellular Respiration/Oxidation: Biological oxidoreduction mechanisms and examples, Citric Acid Cycle (with feeder pathways, regulation, amphibolism, and clinical applications), Electron Transport Chain (cellular location, reducing equivalents, ATP synthesis), and Oxidative Phosphorylation (chemiosmotic theory, clinical applications of inhibitors/uncouplers).
- Brown adipose tissue energy metabolism: Includes thermogenin.
- Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Systems: Free radicals, antioxidant systems, other biological antioxidants, and implications of antioxidant system failure.
- Vitamin E: Dietary sources, metabolism, and antioxidant function.
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Test your knowledge of key biochemistry concepts including cellular respiration, oxidative stress, and vitamin E metabolism. This quiz covers essential mechanisms, pathways, and their biological significance. Perfect for students looking to solidify their understanding of biochemistry in a structured format.
