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1
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NADP

A

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate

2
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NAD

A

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

3
Q

Phosphorylated form of NAD.

A

NADP

4
Q

Used in anabolic reactions such as lipid and nucleic acid synthesis.

A

NADP

5
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FAD

A

flavin adenine dinucleotide

6
Q

Both ______ and _______ facilitate the transport of electrons from Krebs cycle to the ETC.

A

NAD and FAD

7
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What are the 4 basic energy fuels of the body?

A

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fat
Alcohol

8
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Carbohydrates are ___ kcal/mol

A

4

9
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Proteins are ___ kcal/mol

A

4

10
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Fats are ____kcal/ mol

A

9

11
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Alcohol are ___ kcal/mol

A

7

12
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__________ of energy fuels results in HEAT generation and ATP synthesis.

A

Catabolism

13
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A degradative process which breaks down large molecules into smaller units releasing useful energy.

A

Catabolism

14
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A biosynthetic process which constructs large molecules from smaller units. These reactions require energy.

A

Anabolism