Which of the following is true of glucose? Glucose: (Select all that apply)

Can be stored for later use as glycogen

Converts to urea

Converts to ammonia

Is burned as fuel to get energy

Is the most important sugar in the body

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,D,E

A. Can be stored for later use as glycogen: Glucose is stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen for energy use when needed.

B. Converts to urea: Urea is a waste product formed from protein metabolism, not glucose metabolism.

C. Converts to ammonia: Ammonia is a byproduct of amino acid breakdown, not glucose metabolism.

D. Is burned as fuel to get energy: Glucose is the body's primary energy source, metabolized via glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.

E. Is the most important sugar in the body: Glucose is the key monosaccharide required for cellular metabolism and ATP production.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Simplest form of proteins: amino acids: Proteins are broken down into amino acids, their simplest form.

B. Monosaccharide: glucose: Glucose is a monosaccharide, meaning a simple sugar unit.

C. Simplest form of lipids: fatty acids: Lipids are broken down into fatty acids, their simplest form.

D. Amino acids: sucrose, lactose: Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, whereas sucrose and lactose are carbohydrates (disaccharides), making this group incorrect.

A. Epithelial B. Connective C. Nervous D. Muscle

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Epithelial: Epithelial tissue covers surfaces and lines cavities, but it does not include muscle tissue.

B. Connective: Connective tissue supports and binds other tissues but does not include muscle types.

C. Nervous: Nervous tissue transmits electrical signals and does not include muscle types.

D. Muscle: Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth tissues are all types of muscle tissue, responsible for voluntary and involuntary movements.

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