A) uses NADH as the source of reducing equivalents. B) occurs in the mitochondria of the cell. C) requires the intermediate synthesis of HMG-CoA to begin the process. D) requires that the growing hydrocarbon chain be attached to acyl carrier protein. E) is the main use of energy and reducing equivalents provided by glycolysis in red blood cells. A) uses NADH as the source of reducing equivalents. B) occurs in the mitochondria of the cell. C) requires the intermediate synthesis of HMG-CoA to begin the process. D) requires that the growing hydrocarbon chain be attached to acyl carrier protein. E) is the main use of energy and reducing equivalents provided by glycolysis in red blood cells.

Exam 17: Lipid Metabolism I: Synthesis, Storage, and Utilization of Fatty Acids and Triacylglycerols

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Which of the following statements regarding the fatty acid elongation system located in the endoplasmic reticulum is CORRECT?

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What is the maximum percentage of carbon atoms of glucose that can be used for synthesis of palmitic acid?

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The function of fatty acyl-CoA dehydrogenase of beta-oxidation is most analogous to that of

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The primary action of leptin is the

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Export of acetyl-CoA from mitochondria to cytosol to participate in fatty acid or steroid biosynthesis involves

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Fatty acid oxidation is a major source of energy in all of the following tissues EXCEPT

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All of the following processes or reactions are involved in the conversion of acetyl-CoA to oleic acid EXCEPT

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Carnitine acyltransferase catalyzes the

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The maximal velocity (Vmax) of the acetyl-CoA carboxylase reaction would be obtained when

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All of the following are intermediates or enzymes in the production of triglycerides in a cell of fatty tissue from a lipoprotein of blood plasma EXCEPT which one?

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Oxidation of an odd-numbered chain fatty acid can be expected to yield proportionately less ATP than that of an even-numbered chain fatty acid because

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In contrast to fatty acids, which of the following is characteristic of ketone bodies?

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Fatty acid synthesis

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Mobilization of fat from adipose tissue requires the enzymatic activity of

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The carbon chains of fatty acids, as CoA derivatives, are shortened by two carbon atoms at a time. This involves successive reactions catalyzed by four enzymes. These act in which order?

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Which of the following is an intermediate in fatty acid synthesis in the cytoplasm?

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All of the following enzymes are involved in the beta-oxidation of palmitic acid EXCEPT

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An increased synthesis of acetoacetate and 3-hydroxybutyrate by the liver

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Considering the principal pathways involved, how many of the carbon atoms of glucose could maximally contribute to the net synthesis of fatty acid?

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Which of the following is true about polyunsaturated fatty acids found in man?

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Exam 17: Lipid Metabolism I: Synthesis, Storage, and Utilization of Fatty Acids and Triacylglycerols

Which of the following statements regarding the fatty acid elongation system located in the endoplasmic reticulum is CORRECT?

What is the maximum percentage of carbon atoms of glucose that can be used for synthesis of palmitic acid?

The function of fatty acyl-CoA dehydrogenase of beta-oxidation is most analogous to that of

The primary action of leptin is the

Export of acetyl-CoA from mitochondria to cytosol to participate in fatty acid or steroid biosynthesis involves

Fatty acid oxidation is a major source of energy in all of the following tissues EXCEPT

All of the following processes or reactions are involved in the conversion of acetyl-CoA to oleic acid EXCEPT

Carnitine acyltransferase catalyzes the

The maximal velocity (Vmax) of the acetyl-CoA carboxylase reaction would be obtained when

All of the following are intermediates or enzymes in the production of triglycerides in a cell of fatty tissue from a lipoprotein of blood plasma EXCEPT which one?

Oxidation of an odd-numbered chain fatty acid can be expected to yield proportionately less ATP than that of an even-numbered chain fatty acid because

In contrast to fatty acids, which of the following is characteristic of ketone bodies?

Fatty acid synthesis

Mobilization of fat from adipose tissue requires the enzymatic activity of

The carbon chains of fatty acids, as CoA derivatives, are shortened by two carbon atoms at a time. This involves successive reactions catalyzed by four enzymes. These act in which order?

Which of the following is an intermediate in fatty acid synthesis in the cytoplasm?

All of the following enzymes are involved in the beta-oxidation of palmitic acid EXCEPT

An increased synthesis of acetoacetate and 3-hydroxybutyrate by the liver

Considering the principal pathways involved, how many of the carbon atoms of glucose could maximally contribute to the net synthesis of fatty acid?

Which of the following is true about polyunsaturated fatty acids found in man?

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