C23 FA Catabolism Flashcards
1
Q
What are the specialized cells that store triacylglycerol called?
A
adipocytes
adipose cells
triglycerides = major source of FA
2
Q
what does adenylyl cyclase do?
A
remove pyrophosphate from ATP
form cAMP
3
Q
What does active protein kinase do?
A
activate triacylglycerol lipase
4
Q
what does active triacylglycerol lipase do?
A
hydrolyze FA from C1 or C3 of triglyceride
5
Q
E: cut diacylglycerol
A
diacylglycerol lipase
same for monoacylglycerol
6
Q
where does FA bind in blood?
A
serum albumin
7
Q
what does lipase do?
A
cut fatty acid
fancy term: hydrolyze
8
Q
what’s chylomicron?
A
lipoprotein aggregates
