Energy Generation from Food Oxidation
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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?

  • 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?

  • Acetyl CoA (correct)
  • Glycerol
  • Fatty acids
  • Glucose

    • Which process hydrolyzes proteins to amino acids, polysaccharides to simple sugars, and fats to fatty acids?

    <p>Digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the final common pathways in the oxidation of fuel molecules?

    <p>Citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule brings the breakdown products of proteins, sugars, and fats into the citric acid cycle for complete oxidation to CO2?

    <p>Acetyl CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

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