BIOCHEM Flashcards
1
Q
where does fatty acid synthesis occur
A
cytoplasm
2
Q
enzyme for fatty acid synthesis
A
Fatty acid synthase complex
3
Q
Fatty acid synthesis = the combination of what molecules into palmitoyl-CoA
A
acetyl-CoA molecules
4
Q
what is the rate-limiting step of fatty acid synthesis
A
acetyl CoA -> malonyl CoA
5
Q
which enzyme adds a carboxyl group to acetyl CoA to form malonyl CoA
- in the rate limiting step
A
Acetyl CoA carboxylase
6
Q
3 enzymes required for the rate-limiting step (ABC)
A
A- ATP
B- BIOTIN (B7)
C-CO2
7
Q
which shuttle transports acetyl-CoA out of the mitochondria into cytoplasm with oxaloacetate
A
citrate shuttle
8
Q
malonyl-CoA is added across how many cycles to get the 16 carbon chain: palmitoyl-CoA
A
7
9
Q
rate limiting step of beta oxidation (fatty acid oxidation)
A
fatty
