9 Questions
How many molecules of ATP are produced through the process of lipid metabolism?
More than 30
What is the backbone of triglycerides?
Glycerol
What is the primary source of energy in the body?
Fatty acids
What happens to the fatty acids during beta-oxidation?
They are broken down into two-carbon atoms
What is formed from each two-carbon molecule of a fatty acid?
Acetyl CoA
When does ketogenesis occur?
When diet is high in fat and very low in carbohydrates
What is required for the citric acid cycle to occur?
Carbohydrates
What happens to the nitrogen group of an amino acid during amino acid metabolism?
It is removed
What are the three possible forms that deaminated amino acids can be used to form?
Pyruvate, Acetyl CoA, and Citric Acid Cycle Intermediates
Test your knowledge on digestion, absorption, and metabolism, including the structures of the digestive tract, digestive actions and secretions, absorptive mechanisms, factors affecting digestive health, and cellular respiration. Learn about how food energy is converted into cellular energy.
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