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?

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?

<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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