Brown vs. white adipose tissue — Flashcards

In adipose tissue, triglycerides are broken down into glycerol and fatty acids by the enzyme _____

Where does the energy to power gluconeogenesis come from in a starvation state? _____

The triglycerides inside the VLDL are broken down into _____ by lipoprotein lipase in the vicinity of the adipocytes (or peripheral tissue)

Once inside the adipocyte, fatty acids are reconverted into _____

lipoamide

Where does fatty acid oxidation take place?

Where does fatty acid synthesis take place?

Where does steroid synthesis take place?

Where does cholesterol synthesis take place?

fatty acid synthesis