The futile cycle of triacylglycerol synthesis and triacylglycerol hydrolysis is controlled largely by AMP-activated protein kinase. Which of the following enzymes is regulated by AMP-activated protein kinase?

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Glycerophosphate acyltransferase is the enzyme responsible for the final step in triacylglycerol synthesis. It is regulated by AMP-activated protein kinase, which inhibits the enzyme in order to prevent excessive lipid storage. The other enzymes listed are not directly involved in triacylglycerol synthesis or hydrolysis.

The Futile Cycle of Triacylglycerol Synthesis and Triacylglycerol Hydrolysis Is