mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #844

A 25-year-old athlete notices a significant decrease in running performance after consuming a high-fat diet. Which biochemical pathway is likely to be impaired?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #844

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A 25-year-old athlete notices a significant decrease in running performance after consuming a high-fat diet. Which biochemical pathway is likely to be impaired?

    • A) Glycolysis
    • B) Beta-Oxidation of Fatty Acids
    • C) Gluconeogenesis
    • D) Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex

    Answer: Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex

    Explanation: Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex is essential for converting pyruvate to acetyl-CoA, which can be impaired by high-fat diets.