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In which stage of energy generation from the oxidation of food is ATP produced?
In which stage of energy generation from the oxidation of food is ATP produced?
- First stage
- Third stage (correct)
- Second stage
- No ATP is produced in any stage
What is the main purpose of the first stage in the generation of energy from the oxidation of food?
What is the main purpose of the first stage in the generation of energy from the oxidation of food?
- To create large molecules from simple units
- To capture useful energy
- To convert small molecules into acetyl CoA
- No useful energy capture occurs in this stage (correct)
What is the activated two-carbon unit that is the fuel for the final stages of aerobic metabolism?
What is the activated two-carbon unit that is the fuel for the final stages of aerobic metabolism?
- Acetyl CoA (correct)
- Glycerol
- Fatty acids
- Glucose
Which process hydrolyzes proteins to amino acids, polysaccharides to simple sugars, and fats to fatty acids?
Which process hydrolyzes proteins to amino acids, polysaccharides to simple sugars, and fats to fatty acids?
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What are the final common pathways in the oxidation of fuel molecules?
What are the final common pathways in the oxidation of fuel molecules?
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Which molecule brings the breakdown products of proteins, sugars, and fats into the citric acid cycle for complete oxidation to CO2?
Which molecule brings the breakdown products of proteins, sugars, and fats into the citric acid cycle for complete oxidation to CO2?
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