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Fatty acid synthesis — Flashcards

Fatty acid synthesis — Flashcards

Fatty acid synthesis — Flashcards
#1

_____ CoA is the only fatty acid carbon that may be used to make glucose (via gluconeogenesis)

#2

The first step of fatty acid synthesis is transport of _____ from the mitochondria to the cytosol through its shuttle

#3

One non-volatile acid is _____ acid, which is generated from metabolism of phospholipids

#4

Ketogenesis begins with _____, which is provided by -oxidation of fatty acids

#5

Fatty acyl-carnitine is transported from the intermembrane space into the mitochondrial matrix via the _____ transporter

#6

lipoamide

#7

Where does fatty acid oxidation take place?

#8

Where does fatty acid synthesis take place?

#9

Where does steroid synthesis take place?

#10

Where does cholesterol synthesis take place?

Fatty acid synthesis Flashcards for USMLE

Study 10 flashcards on Fatty acid synthesis for USMLE Biochemistry. These active recall cards cover the key concepts, clinical associations, and high-yield facts from this chapter of Lipid metabolism. Each card is designed to test your understanding rather than just recognition, building stronger and more durable memories for exam day.

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There are 10 flashcards for Fatty acid synthesis, covering the key concepts, clinical correlations, and high-yield facts from this chapter of Lipid metabolism.
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