Triacylglycerol Synthesis Mechanisms

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Which enzyme activates glycerol in the liver for the synthesis of glycerol 3-phosphate?

  • Glycerol kinase (correct)
  • Glycerol dehydrogenase
  • Thiokinase
  • Glycerol acyltransferase

Where does triacylglycerol (TG) synthesis mostly occur?

  • Kidney and pancreas
  • Liver and adipose tissue (correct)
  • Heart and lungs
  • Muscle and brain

What is the precursor for glycerol 3-phosphate in both liver and adipose tissue?

  • Galactose
  • Glucose (correct)
  • Maltose
  • Fructose

Which enzyme catalyzes the transfer of an acyl group to produce lysophosphatidic acid?

<p>Glycerol 3-phosphate acyltransferase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is a saturated fatty acid usually present in triacylglycerol?

<p>Carbon 1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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