Metabolism Pathways Quiz

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Which process involves the release of energy through oxidative processes and the breakdown of complex molecules?

  • Photosynthesis
  • Anabolism
  • Citric acid cycle (correct)
  • Glycolysis

What type of pathway involves the synthesis of larger compounds from smaller precursors and requires energy?

  • Amphibolic pathway
  • Catabolic pathway
  • Oxidative pathway
  • Anabolic pathway (correct)

Which of the following is an example of an indigestible polysaccharide present in dietary fiber?

  • Glucose
  • Fructose
  • Sucrose
  • Cellulose (correct)

Which enzyme is responsible for cleaving starch and glycogen in the mouth during the digestion of carbohydrates?

<p>Salivary amylase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anabolic pathways involve the breakdown of complex molecules and release energy

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which metabolic pathway serves as the link between anabolic and catabolic pathways?

<p>Citric acid cycle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Salivary α-amylase cleaves starch and glycogen by breaking down α-1-4 linkages between glucose residues

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The citric acid cycle is the final common pathway for carbohydrate metabolism

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The citric acid cycle is an example of an amphibolic pathway

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The synthesis of larger compounds from smaller precursors in anabolic pathways requires energy provided by breaking down ATP to ADP + Pi

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anabolic pathways involve the synthesis of larger (complex) compounds from smaller precursors and require the breakdown of ATP to ADP + Pi for energy

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The citric acid cycle is an example of a purely catabolic pathway

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Catabolic pathways involve the synthesis of larger compounds from smaller precursors and require energy provided by breaking down ATP to ADP + Pi

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dietary fiber includes small amounts of free glucose and fructose

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The citric acid cycle serves as the link between anabolic and catabolic pathways in metabolism

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