Which of the Following Is Most Consistent with a Defective

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most consistent with a defective malate-aspartate shuttle

• A) Abnormally large rise in glucose consumption when oxygen is admitted to an anaerobic incubation of tissue
• B) Diminished ability of mitochondria to oxidize isocitrate
• C) Large increase in the pyruvate:lactate ratio following exercise
• D) Abnormally large decrease in intracellular pH of muscle during exercise
• E) Partial uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation

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Definitions:

Downward Rigidity

A situation in economics where wages or prices are resistant to decrease even in conditions where they logically should, such as during a recession.

Classical Model

An economic theory emphasizing that markets function best without government interference, focusing on long-term growth by ensuring goods and labor markets are in equilibrium.

Aggregate Supply

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Price Level

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