19 Questions
According to the text, what is the primary cellular fuel for survival?
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
Based on the text, where does oxidative phosphorylation occur?
Intracellular space
According to the text, what waste products are excreted during the citric acid cycle?
Unknown waste products
Which type of inhibitor binds to the active site of an enzyme and competes with the substrate for binding?
Competitive inhibitors
What effect do competitive inhibitors have on Vmax?
No effect on Vmax
What effect do non-competitive inhibitors have on Km?
No effect on Km
What is the basis of nerve gas?
Binding to hydroxyl group on serine amino acid
Which of the following is an objective of metabolic pathways?
To produce ATP
Which of the following is a characteristic of metabolic pathways?
Every pathway has a first committed step
Which of the following is a product of glycolysis?
Pyruvate
Which of the following is the net reaction for glycolysis?
Glucose + 2 Pi + 2ADP + 2NAD+ -> 2 pyruvate + 2 ATP +2NADH + 2H+ + 2H2O
Which of the following mechanisms is NOT a way that cells use to regulate metabolism?
Reversible enzyme inhibitors
Which of the following is an example of a genetic disease that can influence metabolism?
Lactose intolerance
Which of the following is NOT a major metabolic pathway?
Oxidative phosphorylation
Which of the following is an example of compartmentalization in metabolism?
Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm
Which of the following is true about glycogenesis?
Glycogenesis converts glucose to glycogen in the cytoplasm and is anabolic.
Which of the following is true about lipolysis?
Lipolysis converts lipids to fatty acid and glycerol in the cytoplasm and is catabolic.
Which of the following is true about lipogenesis?
Lipogenesis converts acetyl CoA to lipids in the cytoplasm and is anabolic.
Which of the following is true about fatty acid oxidation?
Fatty acid oxidation converts fatty acids to acetyl CoA in the mitochondria and is catabolic.
Test your knowledge on important metabolic pathways, including glycogenesis, the Krebs/citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation. Learn about the conversion of glucose to glycogen, the production of building blocks for biosynthesis, and other vital concepts. Perfect for preparing for exams!
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