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Nutrition And Metabolism Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Vitamins are not used for energy fuels. What are they used for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamins act as coenzymes for metabolic reactions , per text; they don't build muscle , produce hormones , or store energy .
Question 2 of 5
DRAW In the drawing of a cell and mitochondrion below, label the inner mitochondrial membrane, the outer mitochondrial membrane, the intermembrane space, and the matrix of the mitochondrion. Point to a location where each of the following processes takes place: glycolysis, citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation. Identify the region where you would find the lowest pH.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glycolysis is in the cytoplasm, citric acid cycle in the matrix, oxidative phosphorylation at the inner membrane, with lowest pH (most Hâº) in the intermembrane space , per text note.
Question 3 of 5
What happens to the ammonia removed from amino acids when the amino acids are used for energy fuel?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ammonia is combined with CO₂ to form urea for excretion ; not glucose , stored , or excreted raw .
Question 4 of 5
If you had your choice, would you prefer to have high blood levels of HDLs or LDLs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Text prefers high HDLs as they transport cholesterol to the liver for elimination ; LDLs (A, C) increase blood cholesterol, HDLs don't increase it .
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following contributes to a person's BMR? Kidney function, breathing, jogging, eating, fever.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: breathing and kidney function contribute to BMR ; jogging (A, C), eating (A, D), and fever (C, D) are variable, not basal.