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Which process involves breaking down large molecules into small particles to produce ATP?
Which process involves breaking down large molecules into small particles to produce ATP?
- Anabolism
- Catabolism (correct)
- Gluconeogenesis
- Lipolysis
What hormone activates hormonesensitive triacylglycerol lipase (HSL) for hydrolyzing triglycerides?
What hormone activates hormonesensitive triacylglycerol lipase (HSL) for hydrolyzing triglycerides?
- Cortisol
- Insulin
- Glucagon
- Epinephrine (correct)
In the metabolism of lipids, which pathway is quantitatively the most important for fatty acid oxidation?
In the metabolism of lipids, which pathway is quantitatively the most important for fatty acid oxidation?
- α-Oxidation
- ω-Oxidation
- β-Oxidation (correct)
- γ-Oxidation
Which molecule is converted to dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) for gluconeogenesis?
Which molecule is converted to dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) for gluconeogenesis?
What is the main function of lipolysis in the body's energy metabolism?
What is the main function of lipolysis in the body's energy metabolism?
Which hormone does not directly influence human adipose tissue but activates hormonesensitive triacylglycerol lipase (HSL)?
Which hormone does not directly influence human adipose tissue but activates hormonesensitive triacylglycerol lipase (HSL)?
What is the initial event in the utilization of fat as an energy source?
What is the initial event in the utilization of fat as an energy source?
Which enzyme is responsible for converting fatty acids to CoA thioesters during activation?
Which enzyme is responsible for converting fatty acids to CoA thioesters during activation?
What is the role of hormone-sensitive triacylglycerol in fat metabolism?
What is the role of hormone-sensitive triacylglycerol in fat metabolism?
Where does beta-oxidation, the degradation pathway of fatty acids, take place?
Where does beta-oxidation, the degradation pathway of fatty acids, take place?
What happens to free fatty acids once they bind to albumin in the plasma?
What happens to free fatty acids once they bind to albumin in the plasma?
Why is fatty acid oxidation not considered the simple reverse of fatty acid biosynthesis?
Why is fatty acid oxidation not considered the simple reverse of fatty acid biosynthesis?
What is the role of carnitine in fatty acid metabolism?
What is the role of carnitine in fatty acid metabolism?
Which enzyme is responsible for transferring the fatty acyl group to carnitine?
Which enzyme is responsible for transferring the fatty acyl group to carnitine?
What is the major pathway for the catabolism of saturated fatty acids?
What is the major pathway for the catabolism of saturated fatty acids?
Which compound results from the process of β-oxidation of fatty acids?
Which compound results from the process of β-oxidation of fatty acids?
What is the fate of each acetyl CoA molecule produced in fatty acid metabolism?
What is the fate of each acetyl CoA molecule produced in fatty acid metabolism?
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of acyl-CoA to B-ketoacyl-CoA?
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of acyl-CoA to B-ketoacyl-CoA?
