Exam 2

Question 1

RBCs undergo anaerobic metabolism to

Answer 1

produce lactate

Question 2

DNA coded instructions for protein synthesis are

Answer 2

3 nucleotides per unit

Question 3

an oligosaccharide is

Answer 3

raffinose

Question 4

gluconeogenesis

Answer 4

produces glucose from amino acids and glycerol molecules

Question 5

oxidation means

Answer 5

losing electrons

Question 6

plant storage of carbs

Answer 6

starch

Question 7

oxidation-reduction reactions are controlled by

Answer 7

enzymes

Question 8

in the ADH pathway, alcohol is

Answer 8

converted to acetyl CoA

Question 9

beta oxidation is when

Answer 9

fatty acids break apart to form acetyl CoA

Question 10

what does insulin surpress

Answer 10

gluconeogenesis

Question 11

what does glucagon increase

Answer 11

glycogen breakdown

Question 12

transamination is when

Answer 12

amino groups are transferred from a donor to an acceptor

Question 13

when there is excess glucose and amino acids in the liver and demand for ATP, it is converted to

Answer 13

triglycerides

Question 14

recommended protein for a 121 lb female is

Answer 14

44 g

Question 15

disaccharides

Answer 15

maltose, sucrose, and lactose

Question 16

in the MEOS pathway, alcohol tolerance _______, because the rate of alcohol metabolism _______.

Answer 16

increases; increases

Question 17

transamination is

Answer 17

the synthesis of non essential amino acids

Question 18

binge-drinking for a male is

Answer 18

5+ drinks

Question 19

alcohol is absorbed in the SI by

Answer 19

simple diffusion

Question 20

types of monounsaturated fats, which should make up 22% of our daily diet, are

Answer 20

canola, peanut, and olive oil

Question 21

good sources of omega-3 are

Answer 21

salmon, walnuts, flaxseed oil

Question 22

what must be removed from a protein molecule so that is can become an energy source

Answer 22

NH2 or nitrogen

Question 23

what raises blood cholesterol but lowers HDL cholestrol

Answer 23

trans fatty acids

Question 24

why are dietary sugars and starches “protein sparing”

Answer 24

dietary protein can be used as for vital processes rather than as an energy source

Question 25

kwashiokor in children

Answer 25

results in edema and growth failure

Question 26

flavin ademine dinucleotide is

Answer 26

coenzyme form of riboflavin

Question 27

LDL

Answer 27

transports cholesterol from the liver to the tissues

Question 28

what does protein have that carbs and fats don’t

Answer 28

nitrogen

Question 29

a standard drink has how many grams of alcohol

Answer 29

14 g

Question 30

where do we get galactose in our diet

Answer 30

high-fiber foods

Question 31

what has all the essential amino acids

Answer 31

milk

Question 32

phospholipids have

Answer 32

glycerol, 2 fatty acids, and phosphate

Question 33

humans can digest carbs if

Answer 33

glucose is an alpha bond

Question 34

glycolysis begins with _________, and ends with a ________.

Answer 34

glucose; pyruvate

Question 35

sucrase breaks down sucrose into

Answer 35

glucose and fructose