Biosynthesis of Fatty Acids and Triacylglycerol Correlation with Insulin-Dependent Glucose Utilization
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Which of the following is NOT a component required for TAG synthesis?

  • Activated free fatty acids (Acyl CoA)
  • Phospholipids (correct)
  • Dietary sources of fatty acids
  • Glycerol 3-Phosphate

    • What is the fate of the synthesized TAGs in adipose tissues?

  • Stored until degradation (correct)
  • Metabolized into amino acids
  • Converted to glucose
  • Transported out through VLDL

    • Which enzyme is absent in adipose tissue during TG synthesis?

  • Lipoprotein lipase
  • Glycerol kinase (correct)
  • Glycogen synthase
  • Pyruvate carboxylase

    • What is the immediate substrate for fatty acid synthesis?

    <p>Acetyl-CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule serves as a cofactor requirement for fatty acid synthesis?

    <p>NADPH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is acetate shuttled out of mitochondria during fatty acid synthesis?

    <p>As citrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is carboxylated to malonyl-CoA in fatty acid synthesis?

    <p>Acetyl-CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following serves as a source of CO2 during fatty acid synthesis?

    <p>HCO3–</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lipoproteins are mainly responsible for transporting TAGs out of the liver?

    <p>Very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the end product of fatty acid synthesis?

    <p>Palmitate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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