Block 3 - fatty acids and ketone bodies Flashcards
1
Q
most common saturated FAA?
A
stearic aicd
2
Q
saturated fat has ___ double bonds
A
at least one
3
Q
unsaturated fat has ___ double bonds
A
0
4
Q
What type of activated fatty acids must be transported by the Carnitine carrier system to mitochondria for oxidation?
A
all of them
5
Q
the carnitine carrier system is for the transportation of long chain fatty acids to the mitochondrial matrix and is made up of what three things?
A
CPT I, CPT II, and a carrier protein
