Which statement is NOT true of the fatty acid elongation system of vertebrate cells?
A) It involves the same four-step sequence seen in the fatty acid synthase complex.
B) It is located in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
C) It produces stearoyl-CoA by the extension of palmitoyl-CoA.
D) It uses malonyl-CoA as a substrate.
E) The immediate precursor of the added carbons is acetyl-CoA.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q10: The biosynthesis of triacylglycerols from acetate occurs
Q11: In E. coli the synthesis of phosphatidylethanolamine
Q12: All glycerol-containing phospholipids are synthesized from:
A) cardiolipin
B)
Q13: Which statement is NOT true of the
Q14: Palmitoyl-CoA, , is a direct precursor of:
A)
Q16: Which statement is NOT true about precursors
Q17: A strategy that is NOT employed in
Q18: The enzyme system for adding double bonds
Q19: Which compound can be synthesized by
Q20: Which statement about eicosanoid synthesis is TRUE?
A)
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents