Fatty Acid Synthesis Flashcards
1
Q
where in the body are fatty acids synthesized
A
mainly in liver ( also in adipose and mammary glands)
2
Q
when does fatty acid synthesis occur
A
whenever excess calories are ingested
3
Q
acetyl coa is produced
A
only in mitochondria
4
Q
where in the cells is fatty acid synthesis
A
cytoplasm
5
Q
can acetyl coa cross the mitochondria membrane
A
no
6
Q
acetyl coa is converted to
A
citrate
- enables it to leave mitochondria and enter cytoplasm for fatty acid synthesis
