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What is the main focus of the key components covered in Fatty acid metabolism?
What is the main focus of the key components covered in Fatty acid metabolism?
- Ketogenesis
- Regulation of fatty acid metabolism
- Fatty acid synthesis
- Changes in fatty acid metabolism in uncontrolled diabetes and starvation (correct)
Why are fatty acids considered ideal for storage of energy over a long time?
Why are fatty acids considered ideal for storage of energy over a long time?
- They can be synthesized quickly in the body
- They yield a high amount of energy per molecule when oxidized (correct)
- They are easily converted to carbohydrates
- They are readily excreted from the body
What is the process of breakdown of triacylglycerides to C known as?
What is the process of breakdown of triacylglycerides to C known as?
- Fatty acid oxidation
- Ketogenesis
- Fatty acid catabolism (correct)
- Fatty acid synthesis
What is the fate of cholesterol in the context of fatty acid metabolism?
What is the fate of cholesterol in the context of fatty acid metabolism?
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What is a common origin of steroid hormones according to the text?
What is a common origin of steroid hormones according to the text?
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