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What is the main purpose of the catabolic reactions described in the passage?
What is the main purpose of the catabolic reactions described in the passage?
- To produce larger molecules by using energy from catabolism
- To break down molecules (food) to release energy (correct)
- To facilitate the electron transport chain in the mitochondria
- To regulate hormone levels in the body
What is the primary function of the Krebs cycle (also known as the citric acid cycle or tricarboxylic cycle) described in the passage?
What is the primary function of the Krebs cycle (also known as the citric acid cycle or tricarboxylic cycle) described in the passage?
- To produce NADH and FADH2 for the electron transport chain
- To generate ATP through the oxidation of glucose
- To convert pyruvate into acetyl CoA (correct)
- To facilitate gluconeogenesis in the liver
According to the passage, what is the main purpose of the electron transport chain (ETC)?
According to the passage, what is the main purpose of the electron transport chain (ETC)?
- To facilitate the breakdown of glucose into pyruvate
- To produce heat for thermoregulation in the body
- To regulate the activity of enzymes in the Krebs cycle
- To convert NADH and FADH2 into ATP (correct)
What is the primary function of gluconeogenesis as described in the passage?
What is the primary function of gluconeogenesis as described in the passage?
According to the passage, what is the main purpose of the anabolic reactions described?
According to the passage, what is the main purpose of the anabolic reactions described?
Which hormone is described in the passage as being catabolic?
Which hormone is described in the passage as being catabolic?
What is the main role of ATP as described in the passage?
What is the main role of ATP as described in the passage?
What is the primary purpose of the Krebs cycle in the production of ATP according to the passage?
What is the primary purpose of the Krebs cycle in the production of ATP according to the passage?
What is the primary purpose of the oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions described in the passage?
What is the primary purpose of the oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions described in the passage?
According to the passage, what is the primary function of the electron transport chain (ETC) in the production of ATP?
According to the passage, what is the primary function of the electron transport chain (ETC) in the production of ATP?
What is the main method of heat transfer responsible for 60% of the heat loss during ATP production?
What is the main method of heat transfer responsible for 60% of the heat loss during ATP production?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?
Which compound is NOT considered a vitamin?
Which compound is NOT considered a vitamin?
What is the main contributing factor to weight gain or loss according to the text?
What is the main contributing factor to weight gain or loss according to the text?
What is the primary method of transferring heat by contact, responsible for losing 3% of heat?
What is the primary method of transferring heat by contact, responsible for losing 3% of heat?
Which energy nutrient requires the most energy for breakdown according to the text?
Which energy nutrient requires the most energy for breakdown according to the text?
