Chp 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the proteins that catalyze chemical reactions in the body?
A
enzymes
2
Q
What is the source of chemical energy used to power a muscle cell in your arm?
A
adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
3
Q
Which process creates the most ATP per glucose molecule metabolized?
A
aerobic cellular respiration
4
Q
Why isn’t the Body Mass Index (BMI) a perfectly reliable way to estimate your health?
A
It doesn’t account for differences in muscle mass between individuals.
5
Q
Which condition is associated with obesity?
A
Type 2 diabetes
