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Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of fatty acids?
Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of fatty acids?
What is the end product of fatty acid biosynthesis?
What is the end product of fatty acid biosynthesis?
Which enzyme is responsible for the formation of malonyl CoA?
Which enzyme is responsible for the formation of malonyl CoA?
What is the function of the Citrate Transport System in fatty acid biosynthesis?
What is the function of the Citrate Transport System in fatty acid biosynthesis?
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Which molecule is required for the initiation of fatty acid biosynthesis?
Which molecule is required for the initiation of fatty acid biosynthesis?
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What is the main source of Acetyl CoA for fatty acid biosynthesis?
What is the main source of Acetyl CoA for fatty acid biosynthesis?
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What is the role of Fatty Acid Synthase (FAS) in fatty acid biosynthesis?
What is the role of Fatty Acid Synthase (FAS) in fatty acid biosynthesis?
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Which enzyme is responsible for the formation of Malonyl CoA from Acetyl CoA in fatty acid synthesis?
Which enzyme is responsible for the formation of Malonyl CoA from Acetyl CoA in fatty acid synthesis?
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What is the major source of NADPH for fatty acid biosynthesis?
What is the major source of NADPH for fatty acid biosynthesis?
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Which enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of the fatty acid chain in mammalian cells?
Which enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of the fatty acid chain in mammalian cells?
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Which subunit of Fatty Acid Synthase (FAS) contains a Phosphopantetheine prosthetic group?
Which subunit of Fatty Acid Synthase (FAS) contains a Phosphopantetheine prosthetic group?
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Which step in fatty acid synthesis is considered the committed step?
Which step in fatty acid synthesis is considered the committed step?
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How many turns of the fatty acid synthesis cycle are required to synthesize a C16 palmitate?
How many turns of the fatty acid synthesis cycle are required to synthesize a C16 palmitate?
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What is the net equation for fatty acid synthesis?
What is the net equation for fatty acid synthesis?
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Which enzyme is responsible for the mobilization of fatty acids from triacylglycerols?
Which enzyme is responsible for the mobilization of fatty acids from triacylglycerols?
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Which organelle is primarily involved in the oxidation of fatty acids?
Which organelle is primarily involved in the oxidation of fatty acids?
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Which carbon is oxidized through a series of reactions during fatty acid oxidation?
Which carbon is oxidized through a series of reactions during fatty acid oxidation?
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Which pathway involves the sequential removal of 2 carbon units (Acetyl CoA) from the carboxyl terminal of fatty acids?
Which pathway involves the sequential removal of 2 carbon units (Acetyl CoA) from the carboxyl terminal of fatty acids?
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Which pathway involves the oxidation of very long (17-26 carbon) fatty acids beginning in peroxisomes?
Which pathway involves the oxidation of very long (17-26 carbon) fatty acids beginning in peroxisomes?
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Which pathway involves the oxidation of the carboxyl terminal carbon, releasing it as CO2?
Which pathway involves the oxidation of the carboxyl terminal carbon, releasing it as CO2?
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Which pathway involves the oxidation of the omega carbon to form a dicarboxylic acid?
Which pathway involves the oxidation of the omega carbon to form a dicarboxylic acid?
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Which statement is true about the storage of fatty acids compared to carbohydrates?
Which statement is true about the storage of fatty acids compared to carbohydrates?
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What is the primary source of energy in most organisms?
What is the primary source of energy in most organisms?
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Which enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of longer fatty acid chains in the ER or microsomes and in mitochondria?
Which enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of longer fatty acid chains in the ER or microsomes and in mitochondria?
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Which of the following is true about the nomenclature of fatty acids?
Which of the following is true about the nomenclature of fatty acids?
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Which of the following is true about essential fatty acids?
Which of the following is true about essential fatty acids?
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Which enzyme is required for the synthesis of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in eukaryotes?
Which enzyme is required for the synthesis of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in eukaryotes?
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What is the main factor regulating the rate of lipogenesis?
What is the main factor regulating the rate of lipogenesis?
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What happens to fats during starvation or in diabetes patients?
What happens to fats during starvation or in diabetes patients?
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What triggers the secretion of epinephrine and glucagon for the mobilization of fats from adipose tissues?
What triggers the secretion of epinephrine and glucagon for the mobilization of fats from adipose tissues?
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