Hormone Signaling and Lipid Metabolism Quiz
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Which enzyme hydrolyzes fatty acids from carbon atoms 1 or 3 of triacylglycerols?

  • Diacylglycerol lipase
  • Adenylate cyclase
  • Monoacylglycerol lipase
  • Hormone-sensitive lipase (correct)

    • What is the net result of the action of the enzymes involved in the process?

  • One mole of free fatty acid and three moles of glycerol
  • One mole of free fatty acid and two moles of glycerol
  • Two moles of free fatty acid and one mole of glycerol
  • Three moles of free fatty acid and one mole of glycerol (correct)

    • What is the role of insulin in this process?

  • Activates adenylate cyclase
  • Phosphorylates and activates hormone-sensitive lipase
  • Hydrolyzes fatty acids from triacylglycerols
  • Facilitates transport of free fatty acids to other tissues (correct)

    • Which enzyme is responsible for hydrolyzing diacylglycerols?

    <p>Diacylglycerol lipase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the free fatty acids after they diffuse from adipose cells?

    <p>They combine with albumin in the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

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