5 Questions
Which enzyme hydrolyzes fatty acids from carbon atoms 1 or 3 of triacylglycerols?
Hormone-sensitive lipase
What is the net result of the action of the enzymes involved in the process?
Three moles of free fatty acid and one mole of glycerol
What is the role of insulin in this process?
Facilitates transport of free fatty acids to other tissues
Which enzyme is responsible for hydrolyzing diacylglycerols?
Diacylglycerol lipase
What happens to the free fatty acids after they diffuse from adipose cells?
They combine with albumin in the blood
Test your knowledge on the process of hormone signaling and lipid metabolism. Learn about the activation of adenylate cyclase, increase in cAMP, and the role of PKA and hormone-sensitive lipase.
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