Lipid Metab #1 (ATP Prod)

During digestion, triacylglycerols are converted by lipases to free fatty acids and

• monoacylglycerol

• diacylglycerol

• chylomicrons

• micelles

Hydrolysis of TAGs is triggered by hormones that stimulate ______ production that stimulate lipases

• ATP

• cAMP

• NADH

• fatty acid

What is the fate of glycerol that is produced during TAG mobilization?

• enters the bloodstream, then serve as a lubricant

• converted to fructose-1,6-bPG for gluconeogenesis

• converted to DHAP for gluconeogenesis & glycolysis

What is the first step in fatty acid oxidation?

• activation via coenzyme A

• transportation to the inner mitochondrial membrane

• oxidation to acetyl coa

• correct response not found in the choices

What is the net ATP production for a 16-carbon fatty acid?

• 96

• 106

• 112

• 120