Asked by Lindsey Fortner on Jul 27, 2024
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Arrange the following events so that they indicate a possible metabolic sequence the body might use to interconvert a protein to a lipid.
1) Glycerol and three fatty acids combine to form triglycerides.
2) Fatty acids are formed from acetyl CoA.
3) Protein is digested to release amino acids.
4) Amino acids are converted to acetyl CoA.
A) 2, 3, 4, 1
B) 3, 4, 2, 1
C) 4, 2, 3, 1
D) 2, 4, 3, 1
E) 4, 3, 2, 1
Triglycerides
A type of fat found in the blood, originating from fats eaten in foods or made in the body, used for energy storage.
Acetyl CoA
A molecule that plays a central role in metabolism, acting as a substrate for the Krebs cycle in energy production.
Amino Acids
Essential elements of proteins made up of a basic amino group, an acidic carboxyl group, and a specific side chain.
- Examine the interconversion of biomolecules and energy in the human body.
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Laura GorskiJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The correct sequence for converting a protein to a lipid involves first digesting the protein to release amino acids (3), then converting those amino acids to acetyl CoA (4), followed by the formation of fatty acids from acetyl CoA (2), and finally, combining glycerol with three fatty acids to form triglycerides (1).
Learning Objectives
- Examine the interconversion of biomolecules and energy in the human body.