Cholesterol and other lipids are transported from tissues to the liver by ________, Lipoproteins formed in the intestinal mucosal cells are _______________. The glycerol backbone of triacylglycerols is converted to _____________ in catabolic processes. The b oxidation of odd-numbered fatty acids forms ________________. The molecules acetoacetate, acetone, and d-b-hydroxybutyrate are metabolic fuels termed ________________

Cholesterol and other lipids are transported from tissues to the liver by , Lipoproteins formed in the intestinal mucosal cells are _. The glycerol backbone of triacylglycerols is converted to _ in catabolic processes. The b oxidation of odd-numbered fatty acids forms . The molecules acetoacetate, acetone, and d-b-hydroxybutyrate are metabolic fuels termed ______

Concepts of Biology

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168116

Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter4: How Cells Obtain Energy

Section: Chapter Questions

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