During metabolism, released energy is captured and transferred by:
a. enzymes.
b. pyruvate.
c. acetyl CoA.
d. adenosine triphosphate.
Answer: d. adenosine triphosphate.
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a. the damaged liver cannot synthesize adequate plasma proteins b. it is degraded by elevated liver enzymes c. liver disease causes elevated levels of albumin d. ammonia levels affect albumin levels e. albumin is removed by ascites
A finding that saved the lives of millions with severe diarrhea was:
a. glucose is transported into enterocytes one molecule at a time b. adding ATP increases glucose and water uptake by enterocytes c. adding fiber was beneficial for glucose uptake by enterocytes d. glucose needs to be a disaccharide for efficient transport e. adding salt increases glucose and water uptake by enterocytes
Lynne wants to estimate the grams of carbohydrate in a sugar-sweetened soft drink that supplies 200 kcal/serving. The soft drink contains no fiber, protein, fat, and alcohol. To obtain this value, she should ________.
A. divide the number of kcal by 9 B. multiply the number per serving by 9 C. multiply the number of kcal by 4 D. divide the number of kcal by 4
Grains and legumes contain predominantly:
a. sugars and fiber. b. starches and fiber. c. fat and fiber. d. sugars and fat.