The Iron in the Cytochromes Function in Biological Systems by

question 66

Multiple Choice

The iron in the cytochromes function in biological systems by

• A) undergoing oxygenation and deoxygenation.
• B) undergoing oxidation and reduction.
• C) combining with phosphate.
• D) undergoing dehydration and hydration.
• E) interchanging with the iron of adrenodoxin.

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Definitions:

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells, used in the body's metabolism.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that increases blood glucose levels by stimulating the conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver.

Calcitonin

Calcitonin is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by lowering them.

Glycogenolysis

Glycogenolysis is the metabolic process of breaking down glycogen into glucose, which serves as an important energy source for the body during physical activity or between meals.