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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Understanding the Role of Transketolase and Transaldolase in Sugar Metabolism

The nonoxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) metabolizes ribulose 5-phosphate produced in the oxidative phase. Two enzymes that play an important role in this metabolism...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

The Role of the Oxidative Phase of PPP in NADPH Generation for Fatty Acid Synthesis in Liver Cells

The pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) plays an important role in balancing metabolic pathways to ensure the body’s needs are met under different growth conditions. What happens in...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Dispelling the Myths: Fatty Acids as the Primary Precursor for Ketone Body Synthesis

Which of the following statements about ketone bodies is FALSE? a. They are water solubleb. They are produced in the liverc. Fatty acids cannot be utilized to...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Unlocking the Science: Hydrolysis of Triacylglycerols by Lipases and the Process of Lipolysis

Fatty acid mobilization begins with hormonal signaling to adipocytes (fat cells). Once these cells receive this signal, what is the next step in fatty acid processing? a....

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Understanding β-Oxidation: The Importance of Oxidation to Generate trans-Δ2-Enoyl CoA in Fatty Acid Breakdown

One of the steps in β-oxidation is the oxidation of L-3-Hydroxyacyl CoA to generate 3-Ketoacyl CoA. What is the next step?a. Oxidation to generate trans-Δ2-Enoyl CoAb. Thiolysis...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Understanding Fatty Acid Synthesis and Degradation in Cellular Metabolism

When comparing fatty acid synthesis and fatty acid degradation, which of the following statements is TRUE?a. Synthesis occurs primarily in the cytoplasm; degradation primarily in themitochondriab. The...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Mastering Fatty Acid Synthesis: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Four Essential Reactions

The repetitive steps in fatty acid synthesis are (in order): a. Condensation, Reduction, Thiolysis, Hydrationb. Oxidation, Hydration, Oxidation, Thiolysisc. Reduction, Dehydration, Reduction, Condensation d. Mobilization, Activation, Degradatione....

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Understanding the Role of Phosphorylation in Energy Balance: AMP-activated Protein Kinase and Acetyl CoA Carboxylase Interaction

Phosphorylation of acetyl CoA carboxylase (the enzyme that converts acetyl CoA to malonyl CoA) by AMP-activated protein kinase has what effect?a. Inactivates the enzymeb. Activates the enzymec....