5 Questions
Which enzyme activates glycerol in the liver for the synthesis of glycerol 3-phosphate?
Glycerol kinase
Where does triacylglycerol (TG) synthesis mostly occur?
Liver and adipose tissue
What is the precursor for glycerol 3-phosphate in both liver and adipose tissue?
Glucose
Which enzyme catalyzes the transfer of an acyl group to produce lysophosphatidic acid?
Glycerol 3-phosphate acyltransferase
Where is a saturated fatty acid usually present in triacylglycerol?
Carbon 1
This quiz covers the mechanisms involved in the synthesis of triacylglycerols, focusing on the activation of fatty acids and glycerol, as well as the synthesis of glycerol 3-phosphate in the liver and adipose tissue.
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