Question 1

Which of the following vitamins is mismatched with its function?

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A)   vitamin D - bone growth
B)   vitamin A - rhodopsin synthesis
C)   folate - synthesis of clotting factors
D)   vitamin C - collagen synthesis
E)   vitamin B12 - red blood cell productionF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

The energy currency of the cell is a molecule called

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A)   glucose.
B)   pyruvate.
C)   fat.
D)   ADP.
E)   ATP.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

The formation of fat from excess glucose is called __________.

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The answer of The formation of fat from excess glucose...

Question 4

When the amine (NH2)  group is stripped off of an amino acid, this amine group is converted to

Accepted Answer

A)   lactic acid.
B)   glucose.
C)   ammonia.
D)   glycerol.
E)   urea.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule.
-DNA & RNA

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A)  carbohydrates
B)  lipids
C)  proteins
D)  nucleic acidsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following events takes place during the absorptive state?

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A)   Protein is converted into glucose in the process of deamination.
B)   Glucose is converted into energy, glycogen, or fats.
C)   Ketones are produced from fatty acids.
D)   Fats are converted into glucose via beta oxidation.
E)   Glycogen is converted to glucose.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule.
-actin & myosin

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates
B)  lipids
C)  proteins
D)  nucleic acidsE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

When glucose enters a cell, it is phosphorylated to form __________.

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Question 9

Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule.
-collagen

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates
B)  lipids
C)  proteins
D)  nucleic acidsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Fat soluble vitamins can be toxic in large doses because they

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A)   do not dissolve in water.
B)   can be stored and accumulate in body tissues.
C)   are rapidly excreted.
D)   release free radicals.
E)   are flushed out of the body.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following minerals is part of the hemoglobin molecule?

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A)   calcium
B)   iodine
C)   iron
D)   zinc
E)   fluorineF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be in a negative nitrogen balance?

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A)   a healthy pregnant woman
B)   a 10-year-old child
C)   an adult woman with adequate protein intake
D)   an elderly homeless man
E)   a healthy adult man who exercisesF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Vitamin E and vitamin C

Accepted Answer

A)   both release free radicals.
B)   are needed in RBC production.
C)   are both antioxidants.
D)   are formed from provitamins.
E)   are required for blood clotting.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

Match the mineral with its function.
-magnesium

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A)  functions in carbon dioxide metabolism and transport, also needed for protein metabolism
B)  component of hemoglobin
C)  a constituent of coenzymes; needed for bone formation and proper function of nerve and muscle
D)  needed for the production of thyroxine
E)  component of nucleic acids and ATP; used in bone formationF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Starches and sugars are examples of

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A)   carbohydrates.
B)   lipids.
C)   proteins.
D)   vitamins.
E)   minerals.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 16

The digestion of complex carbohydrates is an example of

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A)   anabolism.
B)   synthesis.
C)   absorption.
D)   catabolism.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

An example of an incomplete protein food is

Accepted Answer

A)   eggs.
B)   meat.
C)   milk.
D)   leafy green vegetables.
E)   cheese.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

The body's main energy storage molecules are

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A)   sugars.
B)   proteins.
C)   lipids.
D)   vitamins.
E)   carbohydrates.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Each NADH molecule fed into the electron transport chain produces _____ ATPs.

Accepted Answer

A)   2
B)   3
C)   4
D)   5
E)   6F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Match the vitamin with its function in the body.
-vitamin D

Accepted Answer

A)  required for the synthesis of clotting factors (prothrombin) 
B)  is a component of the coenzyme FAD
C)  promotes calcium and phosphorus use
D)  involved in amino acid metabolism
E)  a primary constituent of coenzyme AF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Exam 25: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

When the amine (NH2) group is stripped off of an amino acid, this amine group is converted to

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Starches and sugars are examples of

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Match the mineral with its function. -magnesium

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Which of the following events takes place during the absorptive state?

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Which of the following vitamins is mismatched with its function?

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Which of the following minerals is part of the hemoglobin molecule?

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Match the vitamin with its function in the body. -vitamin D

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Each NADH molecule fed into the electron transport chain produces _____ ATPs.

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The body's main energy storage molecules are

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Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule. -actin & myosin

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The digestion of complex carbohydrates is an example of

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Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule. -DNA & RNA

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Vitamin E and vitamin C

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The energy currency of the cell is a molecule called

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The formation of fat from excess glucose is called __________.

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Which of the following individuals is most likely to be in a negative nitrogen balance?

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When glucose enters a cell, it is phosphorylated to form __________.

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Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule. -collagen

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An example of an incomplete protein food is

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Fat soluble vitamins can be toxic in large doses because they

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