Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. In the cytoplasm of the cell, glycolysis is a 10-step anaerobic catabolic pathway that begins with one six-carbon glucose molecule and ends with two three-carbon molecules of pyruvate and a net of two molecules of ATP.
2. Of the three enzyme systems which are used to metabolize alcohol, the most efficient enzyme system is located in the brain--it metabolizes alcohol to acetaldehyde.
3. Only amino acids, monosaccharides, and glycerol (but not fatty acids) undergo glycolysis
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
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You are planning a party for a group of 22-year-old college students. Two of the students follow the dietary practices of the Mormon religion and one of the students practices the religion of Islam. Which of the following beverages would be acceptable to everyone at the party?
A. White wine B. Fruit juice blend made with grape and apple juice, orange slices, and carbonated water C. "Lite" beer D. Regular coffee, served with sugar and cream
The protein-sparing effect spares the utilization of protein as an energy source and allows it to be used for more important metabolic functions.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Adding fat to a food reduces the food's "mouth feel." B. The fat that's in food isn't a source of essential nutrients. C. Fat contributes to the flavor of foods. D. Fatty foods lack the smooth texture that carbohydrate-rich foods have.