EXTRA QUESTIONS
6. Lipid metabolism
a. List three key differences between fatty acid biosynthesis and
fatty acid breakdown
in eukaryotes. (3 marks)
b. List the biochemical pathways linked to fatty acid breakdown.
(2 marks)
c. What is the net energy released by the complete oxidation of
one molecule of palmitic acid? (1 mark)
d. Describe the effect of increased insulin release on lipid
metabolism. (2 marks)
e. Describe the effect of increased glucagon release on lipid
metabolism. (2 marks)
EXTRA QUESTIONS 6. Lipid metabolism a. List three key differences between fatty acid biosynthesis and fatty acid breakd
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