MDCAT Biology MCQ #567

A patient with a high fever has an increased metabolic rate. Which process is primarily responsible for generating heat in this condition?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #567

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient with a high fever has an increased metabolic rate. Which process is primarily responsible for generating heat in this condition?

    • A) Glycolysis
    • B) Gluconeogenesis
    • C) Krebs cycle
    • D) Uncoupled oxidative phosphorylation

    Answer: Uncoupled oxidative phosphorylation

    Explanation: Uncoupled oxidative phosphorylation: generates heat, glycolysis incorrect because it's not directly related to heat production