If Creatine Phosphate Is Nearly Depleted in Skeletal Muscle by High-Intensity

question 5

Multiple Choice

If creatine phosphate is nearly depleted in skeletal muscle by high-intensity exercise, approximately how long does it take to restore creatine phosphate levels?

• A) 1-2 seconds
• B) 1-2 minutes
• C) 1-2 hours
• D) 1-2 days

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Definitions:

Denaturation

A structural change in proteins or nucleic acids, often irreversible, caused by external factors like pH, temperature, or chemicals.

Polar Covalent

A type of chemical bond where a pair of electrons is unequally shared between two atoms, causing a distribution of electrical charge.

Ionic

Relating to ions; typically describes chemical bonds formed between atoms through the transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to another.

Peptide

Short chains of amino acids, typically comprising 2-50 amino acids, which can perform a variety of functions in the body.