Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 2 - No. 18)
Which of the following is the process of forming triacylglycerols in liver and adipose tissues?
De novo synthesis
Lipogenesis
β-oxidation
Esterification
Explanation
Triacylglycerol synthesis in liver and adipose tissue is referred to as esterification, which utilizes fatty acids and glycerol-3-phosphate.
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