Metabolisme Lemak

What are triglycerides, commonly known as fats, primarily composed of?

• Glycerol and three fatty acids

• Glucose and three fatty acids

• Cholesterol and three fatty acids

• Phospholipids and three fatty acids

What is the primary role of bile salts in the digestion of dietary fats?

• Breaking down triglycerides into monoglycerides

• Emulsifying large fat globules into smaller micelles

• Synthesizing new fatty acids

• Transporting fats in the bloodstream

What is the main function of chylomicrons in the body?

• To synthesize cholesterol

• To store excess carbohydrates

• To transport water-insoluble fats within aqueous environments

• To break down proteins

During lipolysis, what process do fatty acids undergo to generate Acetyl-CoA?

• Glycolysis

• Beta-oxidation

• Citric acid cycle

• Lipogenesis

What can result from the excessive production of ketone bodies, especially during glucose starvation or in conditions like diabetes?

• Increased blood pH

• Metabolic alkalosis

• Metabolic acidosis

• Enhanced glucose utilization

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