Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition.
-process that forms glycogen that can be stored by muscle and liver cells

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Glycogenesis is the process that forms glycogen that can be stored by muscle and liver cells.

Answer: D
 Glycolysis is the metabolic process that breaks down glucose into pyruvate and energy.

Answer: I
 The Cori cycle refers to the metabolic pathway in which lactate produced by skeletal muscle cells is transported to the liver and converted to glucose, which can then be transported back to the muscle cells.

Answer: A
 The citric acid cycle, also known as the Krebs cycle, is a series of chemical reactions that occurs in cells to generate energy.

Answer: G
 HDL is a type of lipoprotein that is often referred to as the "good" cholesterol because it helps remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream.

Answer: C
 LDL is a type of lipoprotein that is often referred to as the "bad" cholesterol because it can contribute to the formation of plaque in the arteries.

Answer: F
 The electron transport chain is the final stage of cellular respiration in which electrons are transferred along a series of proteins to generate ATP.

Answer: E
 Leptin is a hormone that regulates appetite and metabolism.

Answer: H
 GIP, or glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide, is a hormone that stimulates the release of insulin in response to food intake.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Statement or Definition