The results of metabolic processes usually add:Group of answer choicesrelatively weak bases to the blood.relatively strong bases to the blood.relatively weak acids to the blood.relatively strong acids to the blood.

Metabolic processes tend to produce more bases than acids.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Define metabolism, anabolism and catabolism, giving an example of each

Of the two main metabolic pathways, which chemical reaction results in the breakdown of more complex organic molecules into simpler substances?Group of answer choicesanabolismcatabolism

Which of the following is a feature of aerobic metabolism?Group of answer choicesLittle or no oxygen is consumed.Pyruvate is converted to glucose by reverse glycolysis to yield a net of 2 ATPs.The process can only be sustained for relatively brief periods of time.Energy is produced more slowly than in anaerobic metabolism.Lactic acid is a major byproduct.

After ingestion of a meal high in simple carbohydrates, the primary metabolic process at work is:A.glycolysis.B.gluconeogenesis.C.glycogenolysis.D.glycogenesis.