17 Questions
Which enzyme synthesizes ATP during oxidative phosphorylation?
ATP synthase
The main extramitochondrial source of NADH2 for ETC is:
Glycolysis
Which metabolite is utilized in the TCA cycle?
Acetyl-CoA
The reaction of substrate phosphorylation in the TCA cycle is catalyzed by:
Succinyl-CoA synthetase
The transfer of electrons to oxygen is catalyzed by:
Cytochrome oxidase
Which component of ETC is inhibited by cyanide?
Cytochrome oxidase
Hormone that increases the permeability of the cell membrane to glucose:
Insulin
Which carbohydrates perform primarily a structural function?
Glycosaminoglycans
When galactose is phosphorylated in the liver, it forms:
Galactose-1-phosphate
In what tissues is glucokinase activity found?
Liver
What is anabolism primarily responsible for?
Biosynthesis of compounds from simple molecules
What is catabolism primarily involved in?
Hydrolysis of biopolymers in the body
Which of the following is an example of anabolic pathways?
Biosynthesis of fatty acids
What representatives of lipids are part of biological membranes?
Phospholipids
Which properties are characteristic of biological membranes?
Selective permeability
What phase state is characteristic of membrane lipids?
Liquid crystal
In facilitated diffusion, how are substances transferred through the membrane?
Along the concentration gradient
Test your knowledge of metabolism and biochemical pathways with this quiz. Identify key terms related to anabolism, catabolism, and anabolic pathways.
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