Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The blank space in the statement, “Glycerol generated from TG hydrolysis in adipocytes is converted by the liver into ………………….., which serves as a substrate for the synthesis of glucose, among other molecules”.

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Fatty acids are stored in triacylglycerol (TGs) synthesized during the triacylglycerol cycle to produce energy for the body. When the stored energy level becomes low, lipolysis occurs to prevent excess utilization of lipid molecules. TG hydrolysis is the main step in lipolysis process. The conversion of glycerol into glycerol-3-phosphate is not a direct process, it includesa number of reactions.

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