Identify a True Statement Regarding the Pathways Used to Extract

question 51

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement regarding the pathways used to extract energy from carbohydrates and glycerol.

• A) Both carbohydrates and glycerol utilize the β-oxidation pathway to extract energy.
• B) Both carbohydrates and glycerol utilize the glycolytic pathway to extract energy.
• C) Carbohydrates utilize glycolysis, whereas glycerol utilizes the β-oxidation pathway to extract energy.
• D) Carbohydrates utilize the β-oxidation pathway, whereas glycerol utilizes glycolysis to extract energy.

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Definitions:

Bony Labyrinth

The rigid, outer structure of the inner ear, comprising the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals, and contains the vestibular and auditory apparatus.

Otoliths

Otoliths are small, calcium carbonate crystals in the inner ear that contribute to the sense of balance and orientation by detecting head movements and gravity.

Stereocilia

Hairlike projections on the surface of certain cells, such as those in the inner ear, which are involved in the mechanosensation process.

Magnesium Chloride

A chemical compound often used in de-icing, dust control, and as a magnesium supplement in agriculture and medicine.