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1. a) Why is the energy that is released from the fermentation of one glucose molecule less than the energy that is released from aerobic cellular respiration of one glucose molecule? Explain
b) If you were a dietician and a client wanted to increase his or her BMR, what major change
would you suggest? Explain why.
2.a Rolf Luft, a Swedish doctor, meets a patient with the following symptoms: heavy and
continual perspiration, flushed skin, and weakness despite a large appetite. Dr. Luft suspects a metabolic disorder. Explain his diagnosis.
2b) Some metabolic disorders cause the ionophore channels across the mitochondrial membrane to leak. What impact would this have on the normal functioning of the body? Explain. * Hint neither 2a nor 2b answers involve the Thyroid*
3. A long-distance triathlete uses 28 000 kJ of energy during an 8 hour race.
a) What mass of glucose is needed for the race? Assume that the intracellular conversion from glucose to ATP is approximately 40% efficient and that 1 mole of glucose yields 2870 kJ of energy. Show your work.
b) Could the athlete consume this much glucose immediately prior to the race? Explain.
4. Conduct online research to find a recipe for leavened (raised) bread, as well as a recipe for unleavened (flat) bread.
a) List the recipes and explain how they differ.
b) Which ingredient is present in one recipe but not the in the other? Explain the significance of this missing ingredient.