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What type of modifications regulate Acetyl Co A carboxylase enzyme?
What type of modifications regulate Acetyl Co A carboxylase enzyme?
- Allosteric control only
- Feedback inhibition only
- Covalent modification (phosphorylation) only
- All of the above (correct)
Where does desaturation occur in the cell during fatty acid synthesis?
Where does desaturation occur in the cell during fatty acid synthesis?
- Nucleus
- Endoplasmic reticulum (correct)
- Mitochondria
- Golgi apparatus
What is the primary function of the FA elongation systems present in the cell?
What is the primary function of the FA elongation systems present in the cell?
- Storage of fatty acids
- Synthesis of fatty acids (correct)
- Catabolism of fatty acids
- Transport of fatty acids
Which organelles house the FA elongation systems?
Which organelles house the FA elongation systems?
What is the role of fatty acyl-CoA desaturases in desaturation?
What is the role of fatty acyl-CoA desaturases in desaturation?
How many enzyme activities are present on each monomer within the fatty acid synthase complex?
How many enzyme activities are present on each monomer within the fatty acid synthase complex?
What is the catalyzer of the reaction involving Acetyl Co A carboxylase?
What is the catalyzer of the reaction involving Acetyl Co A carboxylase?
What is the primary regulatory mechanism of Acetyl Co A carboxylase?
What is the primary regulatory mechanism of Acetyl Co A carboxylase?
Which type of control involves molecules binding to a site other than the active site of an enzyme to regulate its activity?
Which type of control involves molecules binding to a site other than the active site of an enzyme to regulate its activity?
What is the term used for the process by which fatty acid chain length is increased?
What is the term used for the process by which fatty acid chain length is increased?
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