BIOCHEMISTRY
ENZYMES AND METABOLISM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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A Yes, her cells only work when they have molecules from different types of food.
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B No, her muscles do not need molecules from food because all cells make all the molecules they need.
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C No, all cells need molecules from food and molecules from air to work properly.
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D No, only her stomach cells need food molecules to work properly.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Q. An athlete thinks that she can exercise as long as she eats different types of food because her body just needs different types of food molecules to work properly. Is the athlete correct? Yes, her cells only work when they have molecules from different types of food.
Detailed explanation-2: -The oxygen, glucose, and amino acid molecules you get from air and food are the fuel your body needs to function every day. Without these molecules, your cells can’t do what they need to do to keep your body healthy.
Detailed explanation-3: -Why is this a problem for her ability to exercise? Her respiratory system will not be able to break down molecules from air into oxygen. Her cells will not work well when they have low levels of oxygen.
Detailed explanation-4: -No, as long as the person’s cells are getting different types of molecules from food, he can still exercise. No, the person’s cells may not have everything they need, but his body can still exercise normally.
Detailed explanation-5: -What is one way doctors will be able to tell whether her body is healthy enough to do all her tasks while she is in the submarine? The doctors could see if her cells are getting the molecules they need from food and air.