Lipid Metabolism Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Production of _________ Is the Initial & Controlling Step in Fatty Acid Synthesis
A
Malonyl-CoA
2
Q
What type of reaction is the formation of malonyl-CoA from acetyl-CoA?
A
Carboxylation
3
Q
What is the multienzyme protein needed to transform acetyl-CoA to malonyl-CoA?
A
Acetyl-CoA carboxylase
4
Q
Which coenzyme is needed to transform acetyl-CoA to malonyl-CoA required?
A
Biotin
5
Q
What enzymes in the Acetyl-CoA carboxylase complex are important for the Biosynthesis of malonyl-CoA?
A
Biotin carboxylase (E1) and Carboxyl transferase (E2)
6
Q
What is the enzyme or serum marker for the transamination of oxaloacetate to aspartate?
A
Aspartate aminotransferase / Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase
