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Carbohydrates provide extbf{______} calories per gram
Carbohydrates provide extbf{______} calories per gram
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Protein provides extbf{______} calories per gram
Protein provides extbf{______} calories per gram
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Fat provides extbf{______} calories per gram
Fat provides extbf{______} calories per gram
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The amount of energy in food or drink is measured in extbf{______}
The amount of energy in food or drink is measured in extbf{______}
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Carbohydrate is the only fuel that can produce ATP in the absence of extbf{______}
Carbohydrate is the only fuel that can produce ATP in the absence of extbf{______}
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More ATP is produced per O2 consumed when glucose is oxidized, compared with when extbf{______} is oxidized
More ATP is produced per O2 consumed when glucose is oxidized, compared with when extbf{______} is oxidized
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Carbohydrates provide ______ calories per gram.
Carbohydrates provide ______ calories per gram.
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ATP is chemical energy produced via a series of metabolic processes in cellular ______.
ATP is chemical energy produced via a series of metabolic processes in cellular ______.
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Glucose is primarily churned to extract energy in the form of ______.
Glucose is primarily churned to extract energy in the form of ______.
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Glucose is converted into ______ before oxidation via the Krebs cycle.
Glucose is converted into ______ before oxidation via the Krebs cycle.
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The breakdown of complex carbohydrates into simpler monosaccharides is known as ______.
The breakdown of complex carbohydrates into simpler monosaccharides is known as ______.
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The protein sparing effect ensures that proteins are not used as a source of ______.
The protein sparing effect ensures that proteins are not used as a source of ______.
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In a situation where there is not enough glucose, glucose is synthesized from ______ acids.
In a situation where there is not enough glucose, glucose is synthesized from ______ acids.
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Adequate glucose spares the breakdown of proteins from being used to make ______ needed by the body.
Adequate glucose spares the breakdown of proteins from being used to make ______ needed by the body.
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If adequate carbohydrate is supplied in the diet, protein will be spared from being used for ______.
If adequate carbohydrate is supplied in the diet, protein will be spared from being used for ______.
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The protein-sparing action of dietary carbohydrate is probably ______ by.
The protein-sparing action of dietary carbohydrate is probably ______ by.
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