10 Questions
What type of modifications regulate Acetyl Co A carboxylase enzyme?
All of the above
Where does desaturation occur in the cell during fatty acid synthesis?
Endoplasmic reticulum
What is the primary function of the FA elongation systems present in the cell?
Synthesis of fatty acids
Which organelles house the FA elongation systems?
Endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria
What is the role of fatty acyl-CoA desaturases in desaturation?
Convert saturated fatty acids to unsaturated fatty acids
How many enzyme activities are present on each monomer within the fatty acid synthase complex?
Seven
What is the catalyzer of the reaction involving Acetyl Co A carboxylase?
$Acetyl$ $CoA$
What is the primary regulatory mechanism of Acetyl Co A carboxylase?
$Phosphorylation$
Which type of control involves molecules binding to a site other than the active site of an enzyme to regulate its activity?
$Allosteric$ $control$
What is the term used for the process by which fatty acid chain length is increased?
Elongation
Test your knowledge on the biosynthesis of fatty acids and triacylglycerols with this quiz based on the content provided by Dr. Namrata Chhabra. Explore topics such as fatty acid synthesis, regulation, elongation, desaturation, and triglyceride synthesis.
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