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This section includes 6 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biochemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Which of the following is a potent regulator of glycolysis and gluconeogenesis? |
| A. | Fructose 2, 6-bisphosphate |
| B. | Fructose 1, 6-bisphosphate |
| C. | Fructose 6-phosphate |
| D. | Glucose 1, 6-bisphosphate |
| Answer» B. Fructose 1, 6-bisphosphate | |
| 2. |
Which of the following statements is true regarding acetyl co-A? |
| A. | It stimulates pyruvate dehydrogenase |
| B. | It stimulates pyruvate carboxylase |
| C. | It inhibits pyruvate carboxylase |
| D. | It stimulates hexokinase |
| Answer» C. It inhibits pyruvate carboxylase | |
| 3. |
The second control point in gluconeogenesis is the reaction catalyzed by ___________ |
| A. | Pyruvate kinase |
| B. | Pyruvate dehydrogenase |
| C. | FBPase-1 |
| D. | PFK-1 |
| Answer» D. PFK-1 | |
| 4. |
Three reactions of glycolysis are so exergonic, which are not catalyzed by? |
| A. | Hexokinase |
| B. | PFK-1 |
| C. | Pyruvate kinase |
| D. | Pyruvate dehydrogenase |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
How many steps are catalyzed by the same enzymes in both glycolysis and gluconeogenesis? |
| A. | 6 |
| B. | 7 |
| C. | 8 |
| D. | 9 |
| Answer» C. 8 | |
| 6. |
When blood sugar levels fall, glycolysis is halted in liver to allow ___________ |
| A. | Homeostasis |
| B. | Anaerobic respiration |
| C. | Aerobic respiration |
| D. | Gluconeogenesis |
| Answer» E. | |