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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is a saturated fatty acid usually present in triacylglycerol?

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

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