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Which enzyme is primarily responsible for fatty acid synthesis?
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?
What activates acetyl-CoA carboxylase, the key enzyme in fatty acid synthesis?
- Monoacylglycerol lipase
- Glucagon
- Insulin (correct)
- Hormone-sensitive lipase
Which hormone inhibits lipolysis?
Which hormone inhibits lipolysis?
- Insulin (correct)
- Glucagon
- Cortisol
- Leptin
Where does lipogenesis mainly occur?
Where does lipogenesis mainly occur?
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What is the building unit for fatty acid synthesis?
What is the building unit for fatty acid synthesis?
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Which enzyme is crucial for lipolysis?
Which enzyme is crucial for lipolysis?
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What inhibits acetyl-CoA carboxylase, a key enzyme in fatty acid synthesis?
What inhibits acetyl-CoA carboxylase, a key enzyme in fatty acid synthesis?
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Where are the liberated fatty acids distributed to after lipolysis?
Where are the liberated fatty acids distributed to after lipolysis?
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What is the active form of glycerol in lipogenesis?
What is the active form of glycerol in lipogenesis?
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Where does most of the released glycerol go after lipolysis?
Where does most of the released glycerol go after lipolysis?
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