Of these — carbohydrates, lipids, or proteins — which releases the greatest amount of energy per gram during catabolism?
A) carbohydrates
B) lipids
C) proteins
D) carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins all release the same amount of energy
Answer: B
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A) a lack of response by target cells to insulin. B) a decrease in secretion by pancreatic beta cells. C) excessive secretion of glucagon. D) inadequate insulin production. E) low blood-glucose concentration.
Glycolysis
a. yields two molecules of ATP for each molecule of glucose processed b. yields two molecules of NADH when converting one glucose into two pyruvates c. does not take place in the mitochondrion d. all of these e. yields two molecules of ATP for each molecule of glucose processed, and yields two molecules of NADH when converting one glucose into two pyruvates
Under a microscope you view a cell with a very large quantity of lysosomes present. What could this indicate?
A)The cell is about to undergo apoptosis. B)The cell has a high energy demand. C)The cell is detoxifying toxins. D)The cell is making a large amount of protein.
Which of the following statements about blood is FALSE?
A) Blood helps maintain body temperature. B) Blood is more viscous than water. C) Blood performs immune functions. D) Blood pH normally falls between 6.5 and 6.8.