The Bulk of the Energy Utilized by Marathon Runners Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

The bulk of the energy utilized by marathon runners is provided by _____ .

• A)blood glucose
• B)glycogen
• C)protein
• D)fatty acids

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Definitions:

Decan-2-one

A ketone with the molecular formula C10H20O, characterized by a ten-carbon chain with a ketone group at the second carbon.

1-Bromoheptane

An organic compound consisting of a seven-carbon chain with a bromine atom attached to the first carbon.

Dieckman Cyclization

A chemical reaction used to form a ring by connecting the ends of a dicarbonyl compound using a base.

Acetoacetic Ester Synthesis

Acetoacetic ester synthesis is a method for creating carbon-carbon bonds, enabling the synthesis of ketones from acetoacetic ester through alkylation followed by decarboxylation.