quiz 18 Flashcards
1
Q
What does a build-up of lactic acid cause in muscles?
A
muscle fatigue
2
Q
What is produced when enzymes chemically break down carbohydrates?
A
simple sugar monomers
3
Q
What is produced when enzymes chemically break down lipids?
A
Fatty acids and glycerol
4
Q
What is produced when enzymes chemically break down proteins?
A
amino acids
5
Q
What is metabolism?
A
the sum of all the reactions in a cell or the body
6
Q
Where is lactic acid converted back into glucose?
A
the liver
7
Q
How is lactic acid transported to the liver?
A
In the blood
