Which of the Following Statements Is False Concerning the Splitting

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false concerning the splitting of glucose for energy?

• A)Inside a cell, glucose is broken in half and these two halves have two pathways open to them.
• B)Glucose can be broken down to yield energy and carbon dioxide.
• C)Small molecules derived from glucose can be linked to form fat molecules.
• D)Body fat can be converted into glucose to feed the brain adequately.
• E)Water is a by-product of splitting glucose for energy.

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Definitions:

Pancreas

The endocrine gland responsible for regulating the amount of sugar in the bloodstream.

Positron-Emission Tomography

An imaging technique that uses radioactive substances to visualize and measure metabolic processes in the body.

Radioactive Tracers

Substances that contain a radioactive atom to allow tracking of molecules during physiological processes.

Brain Activity

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