SCNM Q4 Final Review - Biochem/MGEN| QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Gycolysis occurs in almost every cell of the body. Which of the following would be true? A)6 grams of ATP are produced a hour B)3 types of glycolysis occur simultaneously C)GLUT 6 and 15 are the main transporters of glucose in the spleen D)People of polish decent often have a gene that decreased G6PD E)none of the above Correct Answer: E) None of the above A firefighter is brought into the ER from the scene of a fire complaining of headaches, weakness, confusion, and difficulty breathing. His skin and mucus membranes appear very pink/red. The causative agent of these symptoms inhibit electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation by which of the following mechanisms? A)Uncoupling of electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation B)Combining with NADH Dehydrogenase C)Combining with cytochrome oxidase D)Inhibiting an adequate supply of ADP E)Combining with coenzyme Q Correct Answer: C) Combining with cytochrome oxidase Comparing the effects of an inhibitor with an uncoupler of oxidative phosphorylation, A)The uncoupler would stop the oxidation of NADH by the electron transport chain B)The inhibitor would allow electrons to pass through the electron transport chain C)The uncoupler would inhibit the reduction of oxygen by the electron transport chain D)The inhibitor would increase the pumping of protons by the electron transport chain E)The uncoupler would increase the heat production by the mitochondria Correct Answer: E) The uncoupler would increase the heat production by the mitochondria ________ is lipid soluble and ________ is water soluble A)Cytochrome C, CoQ B)NADH, FADH2 C)CoQ, Cytochrome C D)FADH2, NADH Correct Answer: C) CoQ, Cytochrome C Glucogenesis occurs in which of these tissues? A)Brain B)Small intestine C)Muscle D)Kidney E)All of the above Correct Answer: Kidney ****Kidney & Liver are the 2 main tissues where Gluconeogenesis occur All of the following can be utilized in gluconeogenesis EXCEPT: A)Pyruvate B)Fatty acids