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Where does fatty acid formation occur?
Where does fatty acid formation occur?
- Mitochondria
- Nucleus
- Cytoplasm (correct)
- Endoplasmic reticulum
What is the role of carrier proteins in lipid synthesis?
What is the role of carrier proteins in lipid synthesis?
- Break down the polymer
- Inhibit polymer formation
- Prevent unit addition
- Shuttle the units to the growing polymer (correct)
How are multicarbon units added during lipid synthesis?
How are multicarbon units added during lipid synthesis?
- Periodically
- Simultaneously
- Randomly
- Sequentially (correct)
What is stated about the understanding of metabolism in the text?
What is stated about the understanding of metabolism in the text?
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In which cell organelle does lipid synthesis predominantly occur?
In which cell organelle does lipid synthesis predominantly occur?
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What is emphasized regarding the focus on metabolism in the text?
What is emphasized regarding the focus on metabolism in the text?
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Which organelle is responsible for ATP synthesis?
Which organelle is responsible for ATP synthesis?
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What is a key process in ATP synthesis mentioned in the text?
What is a key process in ATP synthesis mentioned in the text?
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What is an essential element involved in nitrogen and sulfur metabolism?
What is an essential element involved in nitrogen and sulfur metabolism?
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Which of these processes involves energy, enzymes, and ATP?
Which of these processes involves energy, enzymes, and ATP?
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