Cells & Cell Metabolism #6

The mitochondria are called the power plants of the cell because they produce this energy-rich substance. 

• ATP
• APT
• TPA
• PTA

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

What is the term that refers to the synthesizing of glucose from a non-glucose source? 

• gluconeogenesis
• phagocytosis 

• pinocytosis 
• exocytosis 


These organic compounds are commonly referred to as oils and fats. 

• peptides
• triglyceride
• amino acids
• lipids

Ketone bodies are produced as the end products of rapid and incomplete catabolism of fat.

• True
• False

What lipid has three long chains of fatty acids attached to one glycerol? 

• triglyceride
• peptide
• protein
• BUN

What are the building blocks of protein? 

• fats
• amino acids
• sugars
• lipids

What type of bond is formed when the amine portion (NH2) of one amino acid joins with the –COOH group of a second amino acid? 

• triglyceride
• ATP
• peptide
• carbohydrate

What is the name of very large polypeptides that join together?

• protein
• sugar
• fat
• carbohydrate

What nitrogenous waste product is formed in the liver and eliminated in the urine? 

• nitrogen
• phosphorus
• carbon
• urea

What is the name of the lab test that measures the amount of urea in the blood?

• BNU
• BUN
• BRB
• BUB