Ketone Bodies and Ketolysis in Mitochondria
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Ketone Bodies and Ketolysis in Mitochondria

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Which enzyme is primarily responsible for fatty acid synthesis?

  • Lipogenase
  • Fatty acid synthase complex (correct)
  • Insulinase
  • Gluconase

    • What activates acetyl-CoA carboxylase, the key enzyme in fatty acid synthesis?

  • Monoacylglycerol lipase
  • Glucagon
  • Insulin (correct)
  • Hormone-sensitive lipase

    • Which hormone inhibits lipolysis?

  • Insulin (correct)
  • Glucagon
  • Cortisol
  • Leptin

    • Where does lipogenesis mainly occur?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the building unit for fatty acid synthesis?

    <p>Acetyl-CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is crucial for lipolysis?

    <p>Hormone-sensitive lipase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What inhibits acetyl-CoA carboxylase, a key enzyme in fatty acid synthesis?

    <p>Glucagon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the liberated fatty acids distributed to after lipolysis?

    <p>Tissues that can use them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the active form of glycerol in lipogenesis?

    <p>Glycerol-3-phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does most of the released glycerol go after lipolysis?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

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