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What is the energy gain for the oxidation of stearic acid (18 C)?
What is the energy gain for the oxidation of stearic acid (18 C)?
- 160 ATP
- 146 ATP (correct)
- 162 ATP
- 140 ATP
What is the importance of β-oxidation in starvation?
What is the importance of β-oxidation in starvation?
- It is a source of fiber
- It is a source of energy (correct)
- It is a source of protein
- It is a source of carbohydrates
What is formed from acetyl CoA?
What is formed from acetyl CoA?
- Fatty acids and glycerol
- Cholesterol and acetyl choline (correct)
- Glucose and amino acids
- Vitamin D and calcium
What happens to β-oxidation when energy increases in cells?
What happens to β-oxidation when energy increases in cells?
What is the last step in the oxidation of fatty acids with an odd number of carbon atoms?
What is the last step in the oxidation of fatty acids with an odd number of carbon atoms?
What is the product of the carboxylation reaction of propionyl CoA?
What is the product of the carboxylation reaction of propionyl CoA?
What is the immediate product of the citric acid cycle?
What is the immediate product of the citric acid cycle?
What is the role of the carnitine transporter system in fatty acid metabolism?
What is the role of the carnitine transporter system in fatty acid metabolism?
What enzyme is involved in the activation of acetoacetate with ATP in the presence of CoA in the minor pathway?
What enzyme is involved in the activation of acetoacetate with ATP in the presence of CoA in the minor pathway?
What is the byproduct of the dehydrogenation reaction in step II?
What is the byproduct of the dehydrogenation reaction in step II?
What is the product of the reaction catalyzed by thiolase?
What is the product of the reaction catalyzed by thiolase?
What is the byproduct of the conversion of succinyl-CoA to succinate in the citric acid cycle?
What is the byproduct of the conversion of succinyl-CoA to succinate in the citric acid cycle?
What is the coenzyme required for the dehydrogenation reaction in step II?
What is the coenzyme required for the dehydrogenation reaction in step II?
What is the location of the β-oxidation reaction?
What is the location of the β-oxidation reaction?
What is the net ATP yield from the complete oxidation of one molecule of acetoacetate?
What is the net ATP yield from the complete oxidation of one molecule of acetoacetate?
What is the normal level of ketone bodies in blood?
What is the normal level of ketone bodies in blood?
What is the net ATP yield from the oxidation of one fatty acid molecule?
What is the net ATP yield from the oxidation of one fatty acid molecule?
What is the term for the increased levels of ketone bodies in blood and urine?
What is the term for the increased levels of ketone bodies in blood and urine?
What is the role of the β-hydroxy-acyl-CoA dehydrogenase enzyme?
What is the role of the β-hydroxy-acyl-CoA dehydrogenase enzyme?
How many fatty acyl CoA dehydrogenases are involved in different stages of β-oxidation?
How many fatty acyl CoA dehydrogenases are involved in different stages of β-oxidation?
What is the type of metabolic acidosis caused by ketosis?
What is the type of metabolic acidosis caused by ketosis?
What is the normal urinary excretion of ketone bodies?
What is the normal urinary excretion of ketone bodies?
What is the common precursor for both glucocerebroside and galactocerebroside?
What is the common precursor for both glucocerebroside and galactocerebroside?
What is the enzyme responsible for breaking down glucocerebroside in healthy individuals?
What is the enzyme responsible for breaking down glucocerebroside in healthy individuals?
What is the characteristic of the infantile form of Gaucher's disease?
What is the characteristic of the infantile form of Gaucher's disease?
What is the percentage of lipids in white matter accounted for by galactocerebroside sulfate?
What is the percentage of lipids in white matter accounted for by galactocerebroside sulfate?
What is the consequence of a genetic deficiency of Arylsulfatase A?
What is the consequence of a genetic deficiency of Arylsulfatase A?
What is the term for the condition resulting from the accumulation of galactocerebroside sulfate in tissues?
What is the term for the condition resulting from the accumulation of galactocerebroside sulfate in tissues?
What is the primary cause of Tay-Sachs disease?
What is the primary cause of Tay-Sachs disease?
What is the inheritance pattern of Tay-Sachs disease?
What is the inheritance pattern of Tay-Sachs disease?
What is the role of sphingolipids in the ABO blood group system?
What is the role of sphingolipids in the ABO blood group system?
What is the difference between secretors and non-secretors in the ABO blood group system?
What is the difference between secretors and non-secretors in the ABO blood group system?
What is the primary cause of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in infants?
What is the primary cause of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in infants?
What is the characteristic of GM1 gangliosidosis?
What is the characteristic of GM1 gangliosidosis?
What is the common symptom of Tay-Sachs disease and GM1 gangliosidosis?
What is the common symptom of Tay-Sachs disease and GM1 gangliosidosis?
What is the significance of the ABO blood group system in forensic science?
What is the significance of the ABO blood group system in forensic science?
