Portage Microbiology Lecture Exam 2 Questions and Answers

Portage Microbiology Lecture Exam 2 Questions and Answers
Question 1
True or False. The β-oxidation pathway catabolizes the fatty acid chains of lipids.

Correct Answer
True



Question 2
True or False. Metabolism is a controlled set of biochemical reactions that occur in living organisms in order to maintain
life.
Correct Answer
True



Question 3
What is the term for metal ions that assist enzymes during the catalysis reaction?
Correct Answer
Cofactor




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, Question 4
The catabolism of a single molecule of glucose goes through what 3 distinct transitions?
Correct Answer
1. Glycolysis
2. Fermentation or Respiration
3. Electron Transport Chain



Question 5
What is the most energetic transition in the catabolism of glucose?

Correct Answer
Throughout the electron transport chain up to 34 molecules of ATP are formed. Glycolysis and fermentation/respiration
each yield only 2 STP.



Question 6
In order to convert proteins into amino acids which metabolic process would be active?
Correct Answer
catabolism



Question 7
Define catabolism
Correct Answer
breakdown of larger molecules into subunits




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