10 Questions
Which enzyme is primarily responsible for fatty acid synthesis?
Fatty acid synthase complex
What activates acetyl-CoA carboxylase, the key enzyme in fatty acid synthesis?
Insulin
Which hormone inhibits lipolysis?
Insulin
Where does lipogenesis mainly occur?
Liver
What is the building unit for fatty acid synthesis?
Acetyl-CoA
Which enzyme is crucial for lipolysis?
Hormone-sensitive lipase
What inhibits acetyl-CoA carboxylase, a key enzyme in fatty acid synthesis?
Glucagon
Where are the liberated fatty acids distributed to after lipolysis?
Tissues that can use them
What is the active form of glycerol in lipogenesis?
Glycerol-3-phosphate
Where does most of the released glycerol go after lipolysis?
Liver
Learn about the formation of ketone bodies in liver cells and their oxidation process in extrahepatic tissues. Understand the importance of ketone bodies as a major energy source during fasting.
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