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Human Metabolism and Energy Storage Quiz

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Where in the body are carbohydrates primarily relied upon for energy?

Kidney

Brain (correct)

Liver

Skeletal muscles

What are the building blocks of triglycerides?

Fatty acids and cholesterol

Glycerol and glucose

Glycerol and phospholipids

Fatty acids and glycerol (correct)

What is the function of phospholipids in the body?

Synthesis of bile

Energy storage

Contributes to cell membrane structure and function (correct)

Insulation

What type of bond helps proteins maintain their 3-D shape?

Disulfide bond Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the sodium/potassium pump?

Concentrating sodium ions outside the cell Signup and view all the answers

What is an electrochemical gradient?

A combination of concentration and electrical gradients across a membrane Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Modification, packaging, and distribution of proteins and lipids Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?

To provide a primary source of energy for metabolism Signup and view all the answers

What are polysaccharides composed of?

Monosaccharide units linked by glycosidic bonds Signup and view all the answers

Which monosaccharide is the primary metabolizable sugar used for energy metabolism?

Glucose Signup and view all the answers

Where do humans store excess glucose in the body?

In the liver and skeletal muscles Signup and view all the answers