Quiz for:
Biosynthesis and Storage Pathways in Metabolism

Question 1

Which process splits glucose into smaller molecules for energy?

Question 2

What metabolic process is responsible for converting acetyl-CoA into fatty acids?

Question 3

Which organ is primarily involved in glycogenesis?

Question 4

What prompts the body to engage in lipogenesis?

Question 5

Which compound is NOT a significant source for lipogenesis?

Question 6

Which of the following can be used as substrates for gluconeogenesis?

Question 7

In which organs does gluconeogenesis primarily occur?

Question 8

What is the primary storage molecule produced during glycogenesis?

Question 9

Over-reliance on which process can stress the liver?

Question 10

Which process is responsible for the storage form of glucose in the liver and muscles?

Question 11

What are the primary non-carbohydrate sources used in gluconeogenesis during intense exercise or insufficient carb intake?

Question 12

What major law of thermodynamics relates to understanding how the body stores excess energy?

Question 13

Excess intake of which macronutrient can lead to fat storage?

Question 14

Which of the following cannot be converted to glucose during gluconeogenesis?

Question 15

How does the body store excess energy when ATP demands are met?