Carbs
Lipids
Protein
Metabolism Madness
Athlete Application
100

What are 2 metabolic outcomes of excess carbohydrate intake during recovery?

Creates fat

Creates glycogen

100

What type of cholesterol is "Bad" for your health?

LDL (low density lipoprotein) 

100

Approximately how many amino acids are on earth?

~500

100

How much ATP is generated from 1 molecule of glycogen (Anaerobic)?

3 ATP

100

Trashetball.... Every team gets 3 shots (3 people)... longest basket gets the points

Good luck

200

WHERE is majority of glucose coming from 2 minutes into a moderate intensity exercise bout?

Intramuscular glycogen

200

Healthier fats are typically ______ at room temperature.

liquid

200

What are the 3 branch chain amino acids (BCAAs)?

Leucine, Isoleucine, Valine

200

What steps of glycolysis do we need to invest ATP?

1. Hexokinase

3. Phosphofructokinase

200

Drinking Gatorade during exercise will increase the reliance on what energy system?

Anaerobic glycolysis

300

What are the 3 monosaccharides?

Glucose, fructose, galactose

300

Beta-oxidation refers to what process?

Fatty acids breakdown into Acetyl CoA

300

Describe how you could determine nitrogen balance for a bodybuilder AND its purpose.

To determine if protein intake is positive for anabolism. Measure all protein intake (nitrogen) and excretion (urine, could use sweat/feces too)

300

What is the name of the final protein in the electron transport chain that generates ATP?

ATP Synthase

300

The supplement carnitine suggest what benefit AND why?

Fat loss. entrance of FFA into mitochondria

500

What is the recommended fiber intake for women 19 - 50 yrs old?

25 grams

500

Describe 3 important functions of phospholipids.

  • Blood clotting
  • Insulation around nerve
  • Fluid movement across the cell
  • Cell integrity
500

What is the symbol for free energy change in a chemical reaction?

ΔG

500

What enzyme outside glycolysis highly regulates anaerobic exercise?

Lactate Dehydrogenase

500

Describe the benefit of long distance/low intensity exercise on anerobic metabolism

Increased use of FFA at moderate intensity. Saving muscle glycogen