Exam 24: Lipid Biosynthesis

The correct sequence for synthesis of mevalonate from acetyl-CoA is: A.HMG-CoA synthase B.formation of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA C.β-ketothiolase catalyzed condensation D.HMG-CoA reductase activity E.Formation of acetoacetyl-CoA

All are correct for bile salts EXCEPT:

The committed step in cholesterol biosynthesis is catalyzed by:

All are true for aspirin EXCEPT:

The committed step in fatty acid biosynthesis, formation of malonyl-CoA, is catalyzed by:

All of the following are characteristics of arachidonic acid EXCEPT:

Regulation of fatty acid synthesis in humans is affected by all of the following EXCEPT:

Fatty acid synthase (FAS) differs from β-oxidation in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements is true regarding lipid metabolism?

An important mechanism of arachidonate release and eicosanoid synthesis involves ____ and ____.