Acetyl CoA Synthesis in Mitochondria

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Where does the process of lipolysis take place?

  • Golgi apparatus
  • Lysosome
  • Mitochondria
  • Cytoplasm (correct)

What is the byproduct of β-oxidation of fatty acids?

  • Acetyl CoA (correct)
  • Glycerol
  • Pyruvate
  • Dihydroxyacetone phosphate

Where is glycerol released from triglycerides entered into?

  • Fatty acid synthesis pathway
  • Glycolysis pathway (correct)
  • Pentose phosphate pathway
  • Krebs cycle

What is the advantage of fat molecules as an energy source?

<p>They produce more energy per unit mass (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many fatty acid molecules can be produced from one triglyceride molecule?

<p>Three (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which triglycerides are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol?

<p>Lipolysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the byproduct of glycerol metabolism in the glycolysis pathway?

<p>Dihydroxyacetone phosphate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When are fatty acids used for energy production?

<p>When glucose levels are low (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the process by which fatty acids are broken down?

<p>β-oxidation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can fat be found in the body?

<p>Under the skin, between internal organs, and in the inner cavities of bones (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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