Metabolic Pathway, Digestion and Absorption; Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Vitamins, Fibres and Minerals Part 1
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Question No. 1
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What is the
primary product
of glycolysis under aerobic conditions?
A.
Lactate
B.
Pyruvate
C.
Acetyl CoA
D.
Glucose-6-phosphate
Question No. 2
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How many
ATP molecules
are produced during glycolysis (net gain) per glucose molecule?
A.
4 ATP
B.
8 ATP
C.
2 ATP
D.
6 ATP
Question No. 3
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Where does
glycolysis
occur in the cell?
A.
Cytoplasm
B.
Nucleus
C.
Endoplasmic reticulum
D.
Mitochondrial matrix
Question No. 4
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Which enzyme catalyzes the
rate-limiting step
of glycolysis?
A.
Pyruvate kinase
B.
Hexokinase
C.
Phosphofructokinase
D.
Aldolase
Question No. 5
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How many
CO₂ molecules
are released in one turn of the Krebs cycle?
A.
2 molecules
B.
1 molecule
C.
3 molecules
D.
4 molecules
Question No. 6
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Where does the
Krebs cycle
take place in eukaryotic cells?
A.
Cristae
B.
Intermembrane space
C.
Cytoplasm
D.
Mitochondrial matrix
Question No. 7
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What is the
first product
formed when acetyl CoA enters the Krebs cycle?
A.
α-ketoglutarate
B.
Succinate
C.
Oxaloacetate
D.
Citrate
Question No. 8
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How many
NADH molecules
are produced in one complete turn of the Krebs cycle?
A.
4 NADH
B.
1 NADH
C.
2 NADH
D.
3 NADH
Question No. 9
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Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of
succinate to fumarate
in the Krebs cycle?
A.
Malate dehydrogenase
B.
Aconitase
C.
Succinate dehydrogenase
D.
Fumarase
Question No. 10
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What is the
total ATP yield
from complete oxidation of one glucose molecule through glycolysis and Krebs cycle?
A.
32 ATP
B.
38 ATP
C.
30 ATP
D.
24 ATP
Question No. 11
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Which enzyme in
saliva
initiates carbohydrate digestion?
A.
Maltase
B.
Sucrase
C.
Amylase
D.
Lactase
Question No. 12
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In which form are
carbohydrates primarily absorbed
in the small intestine?
A.
Monosaccharides
B.
Disaccharides
C.
Polysaccharides
D.
Oligosaccharides
Question No. 13
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Which monosaccharide is absorbed by
facilitated diffusion alone
(not active transport)?
A.
Fructose
B.
Glucose
C.
Galactose
D.
Mannose
Question No. 14
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The estimated rate of
monosaccharide absorption
in the small intestine is approximately:
A.
120 grams per hour
B.
200 grams per hour
C.
80 grams per hour
D.
50 grams per hour
Question No. 15
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Which transporter is responsible for
glucose and galactose
absorption in the intestinal lumen?
A.
GLUT4
B.
GLUT2
C.
SGLT1
D.
GLUT5
Question No. 16
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What percentage of
protein is digested and absorbed
in the small intestine?
A.
95-98%
B.
85-90%
C.
70-75%
D.
60-65%
Question No. 17
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Which enzyme class breaks down proteins by hydrolyzing
interior peptide bonds
?
A.
Endopeptidases
B.
Exopeptidases
C.
Carboxypeptidases
D.
Aminopeptidases
Question No. 18
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In what forms can
protein digestive products
be absorbed?
A.
As large polypeptides
B.
Only as dipeptides
C.
Only as free amino acids
D.
As amino acids, dipeptides, and tripeptides
Question No. 19
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How many
separate carrier systems
exist for amino acid absorption in the intestine?
A.
Eight carriers
B.
Six carriers
C.
Two carriers
D.
Four carriers
Question No. 20
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Which transport mechanism is used for
dipeptides and tripeptides
absorption?
A.
H⁺-dependent cotransport
B.
Na⁺-dependent cotransport
C.
Ca²⁺-dependent transport
D.
Simple diffusion
Question No. 21
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What is the
first step
in lipid digestion?
A.
Absorption
B.
Hydrolysis
C.
Emulsification
D.
Micelle formation
Question No. 22
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Which organ produces
bile
for lipid digestion?
A.
Pancreas
B.
Small intestine
C.
Liver
D.
Gallbladder
Question No. 23
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What are the products of
triglyceride digestion
by pancreatic lipase?
A.
Phospholipids
B.
Three fatty acids and glycerol
C.
Complete glycerol molecules
D.
Two fatty acids and monoglyceride
Question No. 24
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Which vitamins require
bile acids
for proper absorption?
A.
Only vitamin C
B.
B-complex vitamins
C.
Water-soluble vitamins
D.
Fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, K
Question No. 25
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Which vitamin is essential for
vision, especially in dim light
?
A.
Vitamin K
B.
Vitamin E
C.
Vitamin A
D.
Vitamin D
Question No. 26
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Deficiency of vitamin D causes which bone disease in
children
?
A.
Rickets
B.
Osteomalacia
C.
Osteoporosis
D.
Osteoarthritis
Question No. 27
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What is the
primary function
of vitamin E?
A.
Vision
B.
Calcium absorption
C.
Blood clotting
D.
Antioxidant protection
Question No. 28
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Which vitamin is necessary for proper
blood clotting
?
A.
Vitamin A
B.
Vitamin D
C.
Vitamin E
D.
Vitamin K
Question No. 29
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Which vitamin can be synthesized in the body through
exposure to sunlight
?
A.
Vitamin D
B.
Vitamin A
C.
Vitamin E
D.
Vitamin K
Question No. 30
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Where are
fat-soluble vitamins
stored in the body?
A.
Small intestine
B.
Liver and adipose tissue
C.
Blood plasma only
D.
Kidneys
Question No. 31
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Excessive accumulation of which vitamin can cause
hypervitaminosis
?
A.
Vitamin C
B.
Vitamin A
C.
Vitamin B12
D.
Vitamin B6
Question No. 32
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How many
water-soluble vitamins
exist for human nutrition?
A.
9 vitamins
B.
13 vitamins
C.
7 vitamins
D.
4 vitamins
Question No. 33
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Which vitamin is also known as
ascorbic acid
?
A.
Vitamin A
B.
Vitamin B6
C.
Vitamin B12
D.
Vitamin C
Question No. 34
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Vitamin B1 is also known as:
A.
Cobalamin
B.
Niacin
C.
Riboflavin
D.
Thiamine
Question No. 35
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Which B vitamin is also called
cobalamin
?
A.
Vitamin B9
B.
Vitamin B12
C.
Vitamin B6
D.
Vitamin B2
Question No. 36
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Unlike fat-soluble vitamins, water-soluble vitamins are generally:
A.
Stored in liver
B.
Required in very small amounts only
C.
Not stored significantly
D.
Toxic in excess
Question No. 37
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Vitamin B9 is commonly known as:
A.
Folate
B.
Biotin
C.
Pantothenic acid
D.
Niacin
Question No. 38
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Which vitamin functions as a
coenzyme
in cellular metabolism?
A.
Only vitamin D
B.
Only vitamin K
C.
Only vitamin A
D.
B-complex vitamins
Question No. 39
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Dietary fiber is classified into
two main types
:
A.
Simple and complex
B.
Soluble and insoluble
C.
Fermentable and non-fermentable
D.
Digestible and indigestible
Question No. 40
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Which of the following is an example of
bulking fiber
?
A.
Beta-glucan
B.
Inulin
C.
Cellulose
D.
Pectin
Question No. 41
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What is the primary characteristic of
viscous fibers
?
A.
They contain proteins
B.
They thicken the fecal mass
C.
They provide energy
D.
They are rapidly digested
Question No. 42
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Which type of fiber is metabolized by
intestinal bacteria
?
A.
Non-fermentable fiber
B.
Fermentable fiber
C.
Cellulose only
D.
Insoluble fiber only
Question No. 43
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Dietary fiber is primarily found in:
A.
Dairy products
B.
Animal products
C.
Plant-derived foods
D.
Processed meats
Question No. 44
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What are the products of
fiber fermentation
by gut bacteria?
A.
Short-chain fatty acids
B.
Long-chain fatty acids
C.
Amino acids
D.
Simple sugars
Question No. 45
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Which component makes up dietary fiber but is
not a carbohydrate
?
A.
Lignin
B.
Cellulose
C.
Pectin
D.
Starch
Question No. 46
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Which mineral is essential for
hemoglobin formation
in red blood cells?
A.
Magnesium
B.
Zinc
C.
Iron
D.
Calcium
Question No. 47
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Calcium is primarily important for:
A.
Oxygen transport
B.
Protein synthesis
C.
Bone and teeth formation
D.
Hormone synthesis only
Question No. 48
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Deficiency of
iodine
primarily affects which organ?
A.
Liver
B.
Heart
C.
Kidneys
D.
Thyroid gland
Question No. 49
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Which mineral acts as an
antioxidant
in the body?
A.
Phosphorus
B.
Selenium
C.
Potassium
D.
Sodium
Question No. 50
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Magnesium is necessary for:
A.
Muscle contraction and nerve function
B.
Vision
C.
Blood clotting only
D.
Digestion of fats only
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