A. It is a component of cell membrane
B. It is a precursor of polyunsaturated fatty acids
C. It stores up energy
D. None of the above
Lipid Metabolism
A fatty acid that is not synthesized in man is_____________?
A. Linoleic acid
B. Oleic acid
C. Palmitic acid
D. Stearic acid
Insulin caused lipogenesis by all except____________?
A. Increasing acetyl-CoA corboxylase activity
B. Increases the transport of glucose in to the cells
C. Inhibits Pyruvate dehydrogenase
D. Decreases intracellular cAMP level
The human plasma lipoprotein containing the highest percentage of triacylglycerol by weight is______________?
A. VLDL
B. Chylomicrons
C. HDL
D. LDL
True about prostaglandins is______________?
A. Short acting
B. Present in many tissues
C. Some require C-AMP for their action
D. All are true
Triglycerides in serum are transported by_______________?
A. HDL
B. VLDL
C. LDL
D. Chylomicrons
Ketone bodies are normally synthesized from______________?
A. Acetyl-CoA
B. Glucose
C. Glycerol
D. Acetone
Saponification means hydrolysis of fats by________________?
A. Acid
B. Alkali
C. Water
D. Enzymes
NADPH is required for________________?
A. Gluconeogenesis
B. Glycolysis
C. Fatty acid synthesis
D. Glycogenolysis
Lipid from tissue is carried to liver by_____________?
A. LDL
B. VLDL
C. HDL
D. Chylomicrons
