Question 1

The process of long chain fatty acid oxidation in liver is regulated in part by the interaction of

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A)   acetyl-CoA with acyl-CoA dehydrogenase.
B)   acetyl-CoA with carnitine acyl transferase I.
C)   acetyl-CoA with carnitine acyl transferase II.
D)   malonyl-CoA with carnitine acyl transferase I.
E)   malonyl-CoA with carnitine acyl transferase II.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following is an 18 carbon fatty acid with 3 double bonds?

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A)   palmitic acid
B)   oleic acid
C)   linoleic acid
D)   linolenic acid
E)   arachidonic acidF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

When fatty acid biosynthesis is stimulated, beta-oxidation of fatty acids is inhibited. This inhibition occurs mainly because

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A)   the pool of acetyl-CoA is depleted by the TCA cycle and fatty acid biosynthesis.
B)   malonyl-CoA inhibits carnitine acyltransferase I.
C)   high levels of ATP inhibit phosphofructokinase.
D)   high levels of citrate stimulate acetyl-CoA synthase.
E)   none of the above.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

A reaction for the synthesis of triacylglycerol believed to be unique in the intestine is

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A)   phosphatidic acid ---> diacylglycerol + Pi.
B)   fatty acid + ATP + CoA ---> fatty acid-CoA + AMP + PPi.
C)   diacylglycerol + fatty acyl-CoA ---> triacylglycerol + CoA.
D)   monoacylglycerol + fatty acyl-CoA ---> diacylglycerol + CoA.
E)   phosphatidylcholine + diacylglycerol ---> triacylglycerol + lysophosphatidylcholine.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following participates with human palmitate synthase as part of the same polypeptide chain?

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A)   citrate lyase
B)   propionyl CoA carboxylase
C)   citrate synthase
D)   acetyl CoA carboxylase
E)   acyl carrier proteinF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Carnitine is involved in all of the following processes EXCEPT

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A)   the transport of fatty acyl groups across the inner mitochondrial membrane.
B)   formation of an ester bond with fatty acids.
C)   maintenance of separate pools of coenzyme A in the mitochondrial matrix and the cytosol.
D)   transport of citrate from mitochondria for synthesis of malonyl-CoA in the cytosol.
E)   use of fatty acids released from adipose tissue for generation of energy in other tissues.F) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following provides reducing equivalents for the formation of NADPH in the cytoplasm?

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A)   malonyl-CoA
B)   succinyl-CoA
C)   phosphatidic acid
D)   acetoacetic acid
E)   malic acidF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

The coenzyme involved in the synthesis of malonyl-CoA from acetyl-CoA is

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A)   thiamine.
B)   biotin.
C)   nicotinamide.
D)   riboflavin.
E)   folic acid.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

The beta-oxidation of fatty acids

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A)   occurs in the mitochondrial matrix.
B)   occurs in the cytosol.
C)   produces only acetyl-CoA.
D)   requires NADP in one of the steps.
E)   occurs only in skeletal and heart muscle.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

The most immediate impact of malonyl CoA inhibition of carnitine: fatty acyl CoA transferase is to

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A)   stimulate the synthesis of ketone bodies.
B)   Stimulate fatty acid oxidation leading to a decreased rate of gluconeogenesis.
C)   stimulate fatty acid oxidation leading to a decreased rate of gluconeogenesis.
D)   turn back fatty acids heading for the mitochondrion while stimulating fatty acid elongation in the endoplasmic reticulum.
E)   increase the concentration of mitochondrial acetyl CoA available for combustion through the TCA cycle.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

All of the following fatty acids are synthesized in man EXCEPT

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A)   oleic acid.
B)   linoleic acid.
C)   palmitoleic acid.
D)   stearic acid.
E)   palmitic acid.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Complete hydrogenation of linoleate produces

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A)   stearate.
B)   palmitate.
C)   oleate.
D)   palmitoleate.
E)   none of the above.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

The predominant fatty acyl group in stored triglycerides is

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A)   arachidonate.
B)   linoleate.
C)   palmitate.
D)   oleate.
E)   stearateF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

What is the rate limiting step in the conversion of triglyceride to free fatty acids in adipose tissue?

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A)   The formation of Cyclic AMP.
B)   The diffusion of glycerol into the blood.
C)   Hydrolysis by the hormone stimulated lipase.
D)   Stimulation of lipoprotein lipase.
E)   None of the above.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

Each of the following processes occurs predominantly in mitochondria EXCEPT

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A)   cholesterol side-chain cleavage.
B)   ketone body formation.
C)   tricarboxylic acid cycle reactions.
D)   fatty acid biosynthesis.
E)   oxidative phosphorylation.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

In liver, acetoacetate may be preferentially

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A)   reduced to beta-hydroxybutyrate.
B)   esterified to coenzyme A.
C)   oxidized to 2 moles of acetate.
D)   none of the above.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

All of the following molecules are either substrates, cofactors or intermediates in the synthesis of triglyceride EXCEPT which one?

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A)   Glycerol 3-phosphate
B)   Fatty acyl-CoA
C)   Phosphatidic acid
D)   CDP-diglyceride
E)   waterF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is a property of the triacylglycerols?

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A)   Their specific gravity is higher than that of water.
B)   They are resistant to attack by alkali.
C)   Those occurring naturally with an asymmetric carbon atom are by convention named as if they derive from L-glyceraldehyde.
D)   They are solid at body temperature.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

A portion of the NADPH necessary for fatty acid biosynthesis is provided by:

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A)   The oxidative decarboxylation of malate by the malic enzyme
B)   The pentose phosphate pathway
C)   Both
D)   NeitherE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

All of the compounds listed below are ketone bodies EXCEPT which one?

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A)   acetoacetate.
B)   beta-hydroxybutyrate.
C)   alpha-ketoglutarate.
D)   acetone.
E)   All of the above are ketone bodies.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Exam 17: Lipid Metabolism I: Synthesis, Storage, and Utilization of Fatty Acids and Triacylglycerols

Which of the following participates with human palmitate synthase as part of the same polypeptide chain?

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All of the compounds listed below are ketone bodies EXCEPT which one?

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The process of long chain fatty acid oxidation in liver is regulated in part by the interaction of

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When fatty acid biosynthesis is stimulated, beta-oxidation of fatty acids is inhibited. This inhibition occurs mainly because

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Carnitine is involved in all of the following processes EXCEPT

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What is the rate limiting step in the conversion of triglyceride to free fatty acids in adipose tissue?

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The coenzyme involved in the synthesis of malonyl-CoA from acetyl-CoA is

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Complete hydrogenation of linoleate produces

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The beta-oxidation of fatty acids

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The most immediate impact of malonyl CoA inhibition of carnitine: fatty acyl CoA transferase is to

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A portion of the NADPH necessary for fatty acid biosynthesis is provided by:

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The predominant fatty acyl group in stored triglycerides is

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Each of the following processes occurs predominantly in mitochondria EXCEPT

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All of the following fatty acids are synthesized in man EXCEPT

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A reaction for the synthesis of triacylglycerol believed to be unique in the intestine is

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Which of the following is an 18 carbon fatty acid with 3 double bonds?

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Which of the following provides reducing equivalents for the formation of NADPH in the cytoplasm?

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Which of the following is a property of the triacylglycerols?

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All of the following molecules are either substrates, cofactors or intermediates in the synthesis of triglyceride EXCEPT which one?

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In liver, acetoacetate may be preferentially

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