Why is it undesirable to have high concentrations of free fatty acids in cells?
A) They are unstable,free radicals that can react to form toxic substances.
B) They polymerize easily and can cause the cytosol to become too gel-like.
C) They are amphipathic and act as detergents that can degrade membranes.
D) They inhibit the uptake of pyruvate by mitochondria.
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Q37: Fatty acids are oxidized in the _.
A)mitochondrial
Q38: Which of the following is a true
Q39: Which of the following is a true
Q40: If the carbonyl carbon of a fatty
Q41: During the fed state,which of the following
Q43: What is the main function of the
Q44: The conversion of the fatty acid palmitate
Q45: Each of the following is a principle
Q46: Which enzyme requires adenosylcobalamin as a cofactor?
A)Carnitine
Q47: The main function of the bile salts
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