comp1 Flashcards
1
Q
- When the enzyme lactase breaks down milk sugar what is one of the resulting products?
A
Glucose
2
Q
- Which of the following is true concerning glucolysis?
A
catabolic
3
Q
- Which of the following is true concerning electron transport system?
A
It produces ATP
An electron transport chain (ETC)couples electron transfer between anelectron donor (such as NADH) and anelectron acceptor (such as O2) with the transfer of H+ ions (protons) across amembrane. The resulting electrochemical proton gradient is used to generatechemical energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
4
Q
- Which of the following actually performs cellular work inside the cell?
A
Energy released from the phosphate group breaking of the ATP
5
Q
- This process consists of the series of reactions that joints the glucose molecules together to form an animal starch?
A
Metabolism
6
Q
- If prolonged starvation occurs the body will?
A
Start using protein for energy
7
Q
- Organic molecules needed in small quantities for normal metabolism?
A
Vitamin
8
Q
- Which of the following organs effects fluid output from the body the most?
A
The kidney
9
Q
- What is the basal metabolic rate?
A
The amount of energy the person use when lying down and not digesting food
10
Q
- What causes the aldosterone mechanism to start functioning in the body?
A
Decrease in blood volume
Aldosterone serves as the principal regulator of the salt and water balance of the body
