Which molecule is a key regulator of fatty acid oxidation?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which molecule is a key regulator of fatty acid oxidation?
  1. Insulin
  2. Glucagon
  3. Citrate
  4. Acetyl-CoA

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which molecule is a key regulator of fatty acid oxidation?
  • Step 1: Understand that fatty acid oxidation is the process where fatty acids are broken down to produce energy.
  • Step 2: Recognize that glucagon is a hormone produced by the pancreas.
  • Step 3: Learn that glucagon is released when the body is fasting or low on glucose.
  • Step 4: Know that glucagon helps to increase the breakdown of stored fats (lipolysis) into fatty acids.
  • Step 5: Realize that by promoting lipolysis, glucagon increases the availability of fatty acids for oxidation, thus regulating the process.
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