14: Fatty Acid Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
In lipid metabolism, what are triglycerides used as?
A
energy storage
2
Q
In lipid metabolism, where do synthesis reactions occur? Is NADPH or FAD/NAD used?
A
cytosol, NADPH
3
Q
In lipid metabolism, where does degradation reactions occur? Is NADPH or FAD/NAD used?
A
mitochondria, FAD/NAD
4
Q
A key intermediate in the formation of acyl-CoA is:
A
acyl-adenylate
5
Q
In fatty acid metabolism, carnitine is used_____
A
in fatty acid transport
6
Q
The third step in beta oxidation of an acyl-CoA generates:
A
NADH
7
Q
Ketone bodies can ____
A
be used by brain cells for energy
8
Q
The synthesis of a C16 fatty acid requires ___ NADPH
A
14
9
Q
One product from the first round of beta oxidation of an acyl-CoA is ___
A
acetyl-CoA
10
Q
Synthesis of a fatty acid requires what coenzyme?
A
ATP
11
Q
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