Questão 1
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All the chemical and physical processes by which the body breaks down and builds up molecules is ________.
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anabolism
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catabolism
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metabolism
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photosynthesis
Questão 2
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A special instrument to determine how much energy a food contains is called a ________.
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densitometer
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barometer
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kilometer
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calorimeter
Questão 3
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The process of making larger molecules from smaller ones is called ________.
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anabolism
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catabolism
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metabolism
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photosynthesis
Questão 4
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The process of breaking down large, complex molecules is ________.
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anabolism
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catabolism
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metabolism
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photosynthesis
Questão 5
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The primary metabolic by-product of alcohol oxidation is ________.
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pyruvate
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glycogen
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glucose
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acetyl CoA
Questão 6
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A catabolic process by which a larger molecule is broken down by the addition of water is ________.
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condensation
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oxidation
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hydrolysis
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metabolism
Questão 7
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Glycolysis is a biochemical pathway ________.
Questão 8
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Glycolysis begins with ________ and ends with ________.
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amino acids; hormones
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pyruvate; glucose
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glucose; pyruvic acid
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glucose; glycogen
Questão 9
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________ mediate metabolic reactions
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Enzymes
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Hormones
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Fats
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Carbohydrates
Questão 10
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In the absence of ________ pyruvate is converted to ________.
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energy; fatty acids
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glucose; acetyl CoA
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oxygen; lactic acid
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glycogen; glucose
Questão 11
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During metabolism, glucose is degraded to CO2 and water. The carbon dioxide is produced in ________.
Questão 12
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The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA) occurs in the ________ of the cell.
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membrane
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adipose tissue
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mitochondria
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nucleus
Questão 13
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The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA) reactions begin with ________.
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pyruvate
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glycogen
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glucose
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acetyl CoA
Questão 14
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Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA) activity decreases when ________ availability is limited.
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oxygen
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oxaloacetate
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fatty acid
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urea
Questão 15
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The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA ________.
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occurs in the cytosol
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requires CO2
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is irreversible
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is an anaerobic reaction
Questão 16
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An acetyl CoA molecule can be converted to ________.
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glucose
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glycogen
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fatty acids
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lactic acid
Questão 17
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The synthesis of fatty acids occurs in the ________ of the cell.
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membrane
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nucleus
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mitochondria
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cytosol
Questão 18
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The breakdown of fatty acids occurs in the ________ of the cell.
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membrane
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nucleus
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mitochondria
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cytosol
Questão 19
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________ shuttles fatty acids from the cytosol into the mitochondria.
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ATP
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Carnitine
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Pyruvate
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Acetyl CoA
Questão 20
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Fatty acids have relatively few oxygen atoms compared with ________, which results in a greater ATP production.
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oxaloacetate
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glucose
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mitochondria
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cytosol
Questão 21
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The unique "side group" that remains after the amine group has been removed from a protein includes ________.
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ammonia
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a carbon skeleton
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acetyl CoA
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glucose
Questão 22
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A highly toxic compound released during the deamination of amino acids is ________.
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ketone
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keto acid
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ammonia
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urea
Questão 23
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The carbon skeleton of an amino acid can be converted to ________ to produce energy.
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glucose
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acetyl CoA
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glycerol
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glycogen
Questão 24
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Excess dietary protein is converted to ________.
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muscle
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glycogen
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triglycerides
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glucose
Questão 25
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After prolonged fasting, the brain adapts to using ________ to meet some of its fuel needs.
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glycerol
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ketones
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fatty acids
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amino acids
Questão 26
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Which alcohol metabolic pathway is utilized with high alcohol consumption?
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alcohol dehydrogenase
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aldehyde dehydrogenase
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ADH
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MEOS
Questão 27
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Which micronutrients are classified as water- or fat-soluble?
Questão 28
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Fat-soluble vitamins ________.
Questão 29
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An inorganic micronutrient that is required in the amount of 200mg per day is a ________.
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fat-soluble vitamin
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major mineral
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trace mineral
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major vitamin
Questão 30
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Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed ________.
Questão 31
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Which of the following statements is correct?
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We absorb 100% of heme iron.
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We absorb about 3-5% of heme iron.
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We absorb about 25% of heme iron.
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Non-heme iron is the only type that is absorbed.
Questão 32
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Which of the following statements about the absorption of minerals is FALSE?
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Lactose increases the absorption of calcium.
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Vitamin C increases the absorption of non-heme iron.
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Dietary fat increases the absorption of vitamin A.
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Oxalic acid increases the absorption of iron.
Questão 33
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Research has suggested a link between adequate intakes of vitamin K and the prevention of ________.
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osteoporosis
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diabetes
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heart disease
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obesity
Questão 34
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Research has suggested a link between adequate intakes of vitamin C and the prevention of ________.
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the measles
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cataracts
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diabetes
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beriberi
Questão 35
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Which of these statements is FALSE?
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Calcium may protect against hypertension.
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Magnesium may protect against sarcopenia.
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Vitamin E may protect against obesity.
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Vitamin D may protect against colon cancer.
Questão 36
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Which statement is TRUE?
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Taking supplements is the best way to assure adequate vitamin and mineral intakes.
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Whole foods are more healthful than their individual nutrients.
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All adults need the same amount of micronutrients.
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Each micronutrient has only one role in the body.
Questão 37
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This protein accelerates the rate of chemical reactions but is not used up or changed during these reactions and is called a(n) ________.
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folate
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enzyme
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hormone
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nucleic acid
Questão 38
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A(n) ________ is activated when it is combined with a coenzyme.
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cell membrane
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ATP
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hormone
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enzyme
Questão 39
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The primary role of the B-vitamins is to ________.
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provide energy
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regulate blood glucose
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act as coenzymes
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reduce cholesterol
Questão 40
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Some B-vitamins when taken in excess can be ________.
Questão 41
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Thiamin, niacin, and riboflavin work together in biochemical pathways that ________.
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synthesize body tissues and lean body mass
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promote proper nutrient digestion and absorption
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release energy from carbohydrate, fat, and protein
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control fluid equilibrium and mineral balance
Questão 42
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One of the first B-vitamin discovered was ________.
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thiamin
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niacin
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pyridoxine
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cobalamin
Questão 43
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A deficiency of thiamin that affects the cardiovascular, muscular, nervous, and gastrointestinal system is called ________.
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pellagra
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scurvy
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rickets
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beriberi
Questão 44
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People with the greatest risk of thiamin and riboflavin deficiency are ________.
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infants
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adolescents
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the elderly
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pregnant women
Questão 45
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The average American adult consumes ________ amounts of thiamin in their diets.
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toxic
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adequate
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deficient
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negligible
Questão 46
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Riboflavin is destroyed when exposed to ________.
Questão 47
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Pellagra is a disease ________.
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that results from severe niacin deficiency
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caused by thiamin deficiency
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caused by riboflavin deficiency
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characterized by low levels of thyroid hormone
Questão 48
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________ is critical for amino acid metabolism.
Questão 49
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________ is a coenzyme for more than 100 enzymes.
Questão 50
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Flushing of the face and skin can result from excess ________ supplementation.
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thiamin
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niacin
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B6
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riboflavin
Questão 51
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B6 is important for the metabolism of ________.
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cholesterol
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folate
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homocysteine
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energy
Questão 52
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An essential component of coenzyme A (CoA) is ________.
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biotin
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choline
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pantothenic acid
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iodine
Questão 53
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A protein in raw egg whites can bind to ________ and prevent its absorption.
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biotin
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choline
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pantothenic acid
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iodine
Questão 54
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A neurotransmitter that is involved in muscle movement and memory storage is ________.
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homocysteine
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biotin
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pyridoxine
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acetylcholine
Questão 55
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Although widely distributed in food, inadequate intake of ________ can lead to increased fat accumulation in the liver.
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biotin
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choline
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pantothenic acid
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pyridoxine
Questão 56
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This B-vitamin is a component of carboxylase enzymes, which serve as carbon dioxide carriers.
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biotin
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choline
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pantothenic acid
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pyridoxine
Questão 57
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A nutrient-dense source of thiamin is ________.
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pork
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white flour
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vegetables
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fats
Questão 58
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To protect ________ from destruction by sunlight, milk and milk products are packaged in paper and opaque plastic cartons.
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thiamin
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riboflavin
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niacin
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iodine
Questão 59
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A component of thyroid hormones, ________ is added to salt to combat deficiency in the United States.
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thiamin
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riboflavin
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niacin
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iodine
Questão 60
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The UL for ________ was determined by measuring elevated blood concentration and neurotoxicity levels.
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iodine
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manganese
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chromium
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sulfur
Questão 61
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Which of the following statements about vitamin B12 is TRUE?
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It is required for carbohydrate metabolism.
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Whole grains are a good source of this nutrient.
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It is part of an antioxidant enzyme system.
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It is essential for the functioning of the nervous system.
Questão 62
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When cells engage in catabolism, chemical energy is released.
Questão 63
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Glycolysis yields a net of four ATP that can be used as energy for the cell.
Questão 64
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Liver synthesis of urea increases as dietary protein intake increases.
Questão 65
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The conversion of dietary carbohydrate to body fat is less efficient than the conversion of dietary fat to body fat.
Questão 66
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During prolonged starvation, serum levels of free fatty acids increase sharply.
Questão 67
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Adenosine monophosphate ________.
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can be regenerated by adding two phosphate groups to ATP
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is produced when one phosphate group is released from ATP
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has one high-energy phosphate bond
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is composed of one molecule of adenosine bonded to one phosphate group
Questão 68
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In which of the following types of chemical reactions is a compound catabolized by the addition of a molecule of water?
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hydrolysis
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dehydration synthesis
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oxidation
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phosphorylation
Questão 69
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In the absence of oxygen, the pyruvate produced through glycolysis is converted to ________.
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lactate
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acetyl CoA
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oxaloacetate
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NADH
Questão 70
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Excessive ketones are produced when ________.
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people follow a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet
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acetyl CoA is converted to glucose
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oxaloacetate availability falls and TCA cycle activity decreases
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All of the above can prompt the production of excessive ketones.
Questão 71
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Amino acids are unique from other energy-yielding compounds in that ________.
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they cannot be converted to glucose (gluconeogenesis)
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they contain nitrogen, which must be removed before the remaining compound can be used for energy
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they contain ammonia, which the kidneys convert to urea and excrete from the body in urine
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even when consumed to excess, they will not increase the synthesis of fatty acids
Questão 72
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Of the approximately 160,000 kcal reserves in the body of a well-nourished 70-kg male, ________.
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triglycerides account for about 50%, and glycogen and protein each about 25%
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about 85% is from triglycerides, and most of the remaining 15% is from protein
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triglycerides, glycogen, and protein each account for about 33%
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about 75% is from triglycerides, and most of the remaining 25% is from glycogen
Questão 73
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Most lipogenesis ________.
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occurs when individuals consume an excess of glucogenic amino acids
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occurs when acetyl CoA is converted into glycerol, which is in turn attached to fatty acid chains
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occurs in liver cells
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occurs in adipose cells
Questão 74
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Glucagon, epinephrine, and cortisol are ________
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coenzymes
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cofactors
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anabolic hormones
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catabolic hormones
Questão 75
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During short-term fasts, the body uses ________
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muscle and liver glycogen for glucose for red blood cells, brain cells, and other body cells
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glucogenic amino acids to synthesize glucose
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glycerol from adipose tissue to synthesize ketone bodies
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amino acids from the breakdown of body proteins for gluconeogenesis