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What are proteins hydrolyzed to during the first stage of food breakdown?
What are proteins hydrolyzed to during the first stage of food breakdown?
- Amino acids (correct)
- Glucose
- Monosaccharides
- Fatty acids
What is the process in which large molecules in food are broken down into smaller units?
What is the process in which large molecules in food are broken down into smaller units?
- Digestion (correct)
- Assimilation
- Absorption
- Metabolism
Which of the following is produced when polysaccharides are hydrolyzed during food breakdown?
Which of the following is produced when polysaccharides are hydrolyzed during food breakdown?
- Monosaccharides
- Amino acids
- Fatty acids
- Glucose (correct)
At which stage of food breakdown is no useful energy captured?
At which stage of food breakdown is no useful energy captured?
What is the primary role of acetyl CoA in metabolism?
What is the primary role of acetyl CoA in metabolism?
Which small molecules are converted into acetyl CoA during food breakdown?
Which small molecules are converted into acetyl CoA during food breakdown?
In which stage of food breakdown is a small amount of ATP generated?
In which stage of food breakdown is a small amount of ATP generated?
What role do simple units play in metabolism?
What role do simple units play in metabolism?
What is the final common pathway in the oxidation of fuel molecules?
What is the final common pathway in the oxidation of fuel molecules?
Which process brings the breakdown products of proteins, sugars, and fats into the citric acid cycle?
Which process brings the breakdown products of proteins, sugars, and fats into the citric acid cycle?
What is the primary source of acetyl CoA during food breakdown?
What is the primary source of acetyl CoA during food breakdown?
Where does ATP production from the complete oxidation of acetyl CoA occur?
Where does ATP production from the complete oxidation of acetyl CoA occur?
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