Adipocytes' primary function is to store fat as triacylglycerol; thus, they do not require ...

Adipocytes' primary function is to store fat as triacylglycerol; thus, they do not require glycolysis and the TCA cycle for energy needs.
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Q. 2

The conversion of linoleic acid (18:2 ) to arachidonic acid (20:4 ) involves the addition of two carbons to the methyl end and two double bonds at the n-3 and n-6 positions of the omega end.
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Q. 3

One of the primary functions of a phospholipid is possible because of its structure, which allows it to be both hydrophobic and hydrophilic.
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Q. 4

The key organ in clearing (i.e., breaking down) lipoproteins is the liver.
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Q. 5

Once a micelle, containing lipids and lipid-soluble compounds, enters the enterocyte, it is referred to as a chylomicron.
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Q. 6

HMG-CoA reductase is a key enzyme in the synthesis of cholesterol from acetyl-CoA.
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Q. 7

Ketogenesis is the synthesis of ketone bodies from fatty acids for energy under conditions of excess glucose, such as in the fed state.
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Q. 8

Essential fatty acids are classified as such because we cannot synthesize them from other fatty acids and they are required for the synthesis of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes.
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