MDCAT Biology MCQ #574

A person is experiencing hypothermia due to exposure to cold temperatures. Which metabolic pathway will be activated to generate heat?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #574

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A person is experiencing hypothermia due to exposure to cold temperatures. Which metabolic pathway will be activated to generate heat?

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

    Answer: Uncoupled oxidative phosphorylation

    Explanation: Uncoupled oxidative phosphorylation: generates heat, gluconeogenesis incorrect because it generates glucose