Introductory Nutrition - Unit 4 - Chapter 7 & Chapter 8 (Metabolism)

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All the chemical and physical processes by which the body breaks down and builds up molecules is ________.

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A special instrument to determine how much energy a food contains is called a ________.

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The process of making larger molecules from smaller ones is called ________.

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The process of breaking down large, complex molecules is ________.

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The primary metabolic by-product of alcohol oxidation is ________.

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A catabolic process by which a larger molecule is broken down by the addition of water is ________.

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Glycolysis is a biochemical pathway ________.

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Glycolysis begins with and ends with .

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________ mediate metabolic reactions

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In the absence of pyruvate is converted to .

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During metabolism, glucose is degraded to CO2 and water. The carbon dioxide is produced in ________.

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The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA) occurs in the ________ of the cell.

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The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA) reactions begin with ________.

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Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA) activity decreases when ________ availability is limited.

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The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA ________.

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An acetyl CoA molecule can be converted to ________.

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The synthesis of fatty acids occurs in the ________ of the cell.

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The breakdown of fatty acids occurs in the ________ of the cell.

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________ shuttles fatty acids from the cytosol into the mitochondria.

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Fatty acids have relatively few oxygen atoms compared with ________, which results in a greater ATP production.

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The unique "side group" that remains after the amine group has been removed from a protein includes ________.

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A highly toxic compound released during the deamination of amino acids is ________.

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The carbon skeleton of an amino acid can be converted to ________ to produce energy.

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Excess dietary protein is converted to ________.

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After prolonged fasting, the brain adapts to using ________ to meet some of its fuel needs.

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Which alcohol metabolic pathway is utilized with high alcohol consumption?

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Which micronutrients are classified as water- or fat-soluble?

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Fat-soluble vitamins ________.

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An inorganic micronutrient that is required in the amount of 200mg per day is a ________.

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Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed ________.

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Which of the following statements is correct?

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Which of the following statements about the absorption of minerals is FALSE?

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Research has suggested a link between adequate intakes of vitamin K and the prevention of ________.

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Research has suggested a link between adequate intakes of vitamin C and the prevention of ________.

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Which of these statements is FALSE?

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Which statement is TRUE?

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This protein accelerates the rate of chemical reactions but is not used up or changed during these reactions and is called a(n) ________.

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A(n) ________ is activated when it is combined with a coenzyme.

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The primary role of the B-vitamins is to ________.

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Some B-vitamins when taken in excess can be ________.

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Thiamin, niacin, and riboflavin work together in biochemical pathways that ________.

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One of the first B-vitamin discovered was ________.

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A deficiency of thiamin that affects the cardiovascular, muscular, nervous, and gastrointestinal system is called ________.

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People with the greatest risk of thiamin and riboflavin deficiency are ________.

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The average American adult consumes ________ amounts of thiamin in their diets.

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Riboflavin is destroyed when exposed to ________.

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Pellagra is a disease ________.

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________ is critical for amino acid metabolism.

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________ is a coenzyme for more than 100 enzymes.

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Flushing of the face and skin can result from excess ________ supplementation.

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B6 is important for the metabolism of ________.

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An essential component of coenzyme A (CoA) is ________.

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A protein in raw egg whites can bind to ________ and prevent its absorption.

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A neurotransmitter that is involved in muscle movement and memory storage is ________.

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Although widely distributed in food, inadequate intake of ________ can lead to increased fat accumulation in the liver.

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This B-vitamin is a component of carboxylase enzymes, which serve as carbon dioxide carriers.

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A nutrient-dense source of thiamin is ________.

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To protect ________ from destruction by sunlight, milk and milk products are packaged in paper and opaque plastic cartons.

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A component of thyroid hormones, ________ is added to salt to combat deficiency in the United States.

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The UL for ________ was determined by measuring elevated blood concentration and neurotoxicity levels.

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Which of the following statements about vitamin B12 is TRUE?

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When cells engage in catabolism, chemical energy is released.

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Glycolysis yields a net of four ATP that can be used as energy for the cell.

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Liver synthesis of urea increases as dietary protein intake increases.

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The conversion of dietary carbohydrate to body fat is less efficient than the conversion of dietary fat to body fat.

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During prolonged starvation, serum levels of free fatty acids increase sharply.

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Adenosine monophosphate ________.

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In which of the following types of chemical reactions is a compound catabolized by the addition of a molecule of water?

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In the absence of oxygen, the pyruvate produced through glycolysis is converted to ________.

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Excessive ketones are produced when ________.

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Amino acids are unique from other energy-yielding compounds in that ________.

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Of the approximately 160,000 kcal reserves in the body of a well-nourished 70-kg male, ________.

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Most lipogenesis ________.

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Glucagon, epinephrine, and cortisol are ________

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During short-term fasts, the body uses ________

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Introductory Nutrition - Unit 4 - Chapter 7 & Chapter 8 (Metabolism)

All the chemical and physical processes by which the body breaks down and builds up molecules is ________.

A special instrument to determine how much energy a food contains is called a ________.

The process of making larger molecules from smaller ones is called ________.

The process of breaking down large, complex molecules is ________.

The primary metabolic by-product of alcohol oxidation is ________.

A catabolic process by which a larger molecule is broken down by the addition of water is ________.

Glycolysis is a biochemical pathway ________.

Glycolysis begins with ________ and ends with ________.

________ mediate metabolic reactions

In the absence of ________ pyruvate is converted to ________.

During metabolism, glucose is degraded to CO2 and water. The carbon dioxide is produced in ________.

The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA) occurs in the ________ of the cell.

The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA) reactions begin with ________.

Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA) activity decreases when ________ availability is limited.

The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA ________.

An acetyl CoA molecule can be converted to ________.

The synthesis of fatty acids occurs in the ________ of the cell.

The breakdown of fatty acids occurs in the ________ of the cell.

________ shuttles fatty acids from the cytosol into the mitochondria.

Fatty acids have relatively few oxygen atoms compared with ________, which results in a greater ATP production.

Glycolysis begins with and ends with .

In the absence of pyruvate is converted to .