APPH 1040 Exam #2 2026 Questions and
Answers
Alcohol Cal/Gram - Correct answer-7 cal/gram
Alcohol is chemically known as? - Correct answer-ethanol
Fermentation Process - Correct answer-Yeast converts pyruvate into alcohol and
carbon dioxide
Saccharomyces cerevisiae - Correct answer-yeast used for alcohol fermentation
Anaerobic - Correct answer-Process that does not require oxygen
Production of Alcohol - Correct answer-Glucose->Pyruvate->Co2 and
Acetaldehyde (overhang feeling)->Ethanol using NADH (which is converted to
NAD+ during the transition)
Alcohol Absorption - Correct answer-Alcohol is readily absorbed into the blood
via stomach lining. Moves easily through cell membranes and damages cell
membrane proteins as it diffuses (high->low)
Most damaging effects found in liver due to alcohol oxidation.
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, Alcohol Metabolism - Correct answer-Depends on gender, race, size, physical
condition, diet, alcohol content of beverage, sleep.
alcohol dehydrogenase - Correct answer-an enzyme that metabolizes alcohol into
acetaldehyde
Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase + glutathione - Correct answer-attack acetaldehyde
and produces acetate
Acetaldehyde - Correct answer-causes hangover symptoms as glutathione stores in
liver are used up quickly
Ascites - Correct answer-Accumulation of fluid in abdominal cavity due to chronic
alcoholism
Alcoholism Symptoms - Correct answer-Craving, loss of control, physical
dependence, tolerance
Alcohol Abuse - Correct answer-Alcoholism Symptoms + one of Failure to fulfill
major work/school obligations
Drinking in situations that are dangerous (driving)
Recurring alcohol related legal problems
Relationship problems due to alcohol
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Answers
Alcohol Cal/Gram - Correct answer-7 cal/gram
Alcohol is chemically known as? - Correct answer-ethanol
Fermentation Process - Correct answer-Yeast converts pyruvate into alcohol and
carbon dioxide
Saccharomyces cerevisiae - Correct answer-yeast used for alcohol fermentation
Anaerobic - Correct answer-Process that does not require oxygen
Production of Alcohol - Correct answer-Glucose->Pyruvate->Co2 and
Acetaldehyde (overhang feeling)->Ethanol using NADH (which is converted to
NAD+ during the transition)
Alcohol Absorption - Correct answer-Alcohol is readily absorbed into the blood
via stomach lining. Moves easily through cell membranes and damages cell
membrane proteins as it diffuses (high->low)
Most damaging effects found in liver due to alcohol oxidation.
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, Alcohol Metabolism - Correct answer-Depends on gender, race, size, physical
condition, diet, alcohol content of beverage, sleep.
alcohol dehydrogenase - Correct answer-an enzyme that metabolizes alcohol into
acetaldehyde
Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase + glutathione - Correct answer-attack acetaldehyde
and produces acetate
Acetaldehyde - Correct answer-causes hangover symptoms as glutathione stores in
liver are used up quickly
Ascites - Correct answer-Accumulation of fluid in abdominal cavity due to chronic
alcoholism
Alcoholism Symptoms - Correct answer-Craving, loss of control, physical
dependence, tolerance
Alcohol Abuse - Correct answer-Alcoholism Symptoms + one of Failure to fulfill
major work/school obligations
Drinking in situations that are dangerous (driving)
Recurring alcohol related legal problems
Relationship problems due to alcohol
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