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Interpretation:
The cell keep the processes of fatty acids synthesis and degradation separated. The reason for this has to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Fatty acids are aliphatic mono-carboxylic acids that are mostly obtained from the hydrolysis of natural fats and oils. They have a general formula
Lipogenesis is the
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