Food Chemistry & Biochemistry MCQs (Quiz 2)

1. The primary function of ATP in cells is to _______

 Transport oxygen

 Provide energy for cellular processes

 Store genetic information

 Synthesize vitamins

2. The major storage carbohydrate in animals is _______

 Cellulose

 Glycogen

 Pectin

 Starch

3. Breakdown of fats into fatty acids and glycerol is catalyzed by ______________

 Protease

 Lipase

 Invertase

 Cellulase

4. The Krebs cycle primarily takes place in the _______

 Cytoplasm

 Nucleus

 Ribosome

 Mitochondrial matrix

5. Glycolysis occurs in the _______ of a cell

 Cytosol

 Mitochondria

 Nucleus

 Golgi body

6. Lactic acid fermentation converts pyruvate into _______

 Ethanol

 Glucose

 Acetyl-CoA

 Lactic acid

7. ATP synthesis during photosynthesis mainly occurs in the _______________

 Thylakoid membrane

 Endoplasmic reticulum

 Nucleus

 Vacuole

8. Catalase enzyme functions to ______________

 Break down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen

 Oxidize phenolic compounds

 Hydrolyze proteins

 Convert starch into maltose

9. The final product of glycolysis is _______

 Oxaloacetate

 Lactose

 Pyruvate

 Acetyl-CoA

10. ATP stands for _______

 Amino triphosphate

 Adenosine triphosphate

 Adenine triphosphate

 Acetyl triphosphate

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