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Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms, involving the conversion of food to energy, the construction of cellular components, and the elimination of waste products. This quiz will test your grasp of these vital processes and their significance in maintaining life. Dive in and see how much you know about the engine that powers every living cell!
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Metabolism Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary molecule used by cells for energy?
Glucose
ATP
NADH
FADH2
2. Which process describes the breakdown of glucose to pyruvate?
Glycolysis
Krebs Cycle
Electron Transport Chain
Gluconeogenesis
3. Where does the Krebs cycle take place in the cell?
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic Reticulum
4. Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing ATP in the mitochondria?
ATP synthase
Hexokinase
Phosphofructokinase
Pyruvate kinase
5. What is the main purpose of the electron transport chain?
To produce glucose
To generate ATP
To create pyruvate
To synthesize proteins
6. Which molecule acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain?
Carbon dioxide
Oxygen
Water
NADH
7. Which of the following is NOT a product of the Krebs cycle?
ATP
NADH
FADH2
Glucose
8. What is gluconeogenesis?
The breakdown of glucose
The synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources
The production of ATP
The conversion of glucose to glycogen
9. Which hormone lowers blood glucose levels?
Glucagon
Insulin
Adrenaline
Cortisol
10. What is the primary function of NADH in cellular respiration?
To store energy
To transport electrons
To synthesize proteins
To break down fats
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