MCQs on Fatty Acid Catabolism
1. The free fatty acids are transported by blood associated with
(a) β -lipoprotein
(b) a fatty acid-binding protein
(c) albumin
(d) none of the above
Answer:::: (c)
2. Where are the enzymes for β-oxidation present?
(a) Nucleus
(b) Cytosol
(c) Mitochondria
(d) Golgi apparatus
Answer:::: (c)
3. Fats after absorption, present in the circulation as
(a) VLDL
(b) HDL
(c) LDL
(d) Chylomicron
Answer:::: (d)
4. Which one of the following is an essential fatty acid?
(a) Linolenic acid
(b) Palmitic acid
(c) Linoleic acid
(d) both (a) and (c)
Answer:::: (d)
5. Which of the following is a saturated fatty acid?
(a) Linoleic acid
(b) Erucic acid
(c) Palmitic acid
(d) Oleic acid
Answer:::: (c)
6. Which of the following undergoes β-oxidation?
(a) Polyunsaturated fatty acids
(b) Saturated fatty acids
(c) Monounsaturated fatty acids
(d) All of the above
Answer:::: (d)
7. Where are ketone bodies synthesized?
(a) Brain
(b) Muscles
(c) Liver
(d) Adipose tissues
Answer:::: (c)
8. 𝜶- oxidation of fatty acids mostly occurs in
(a) brain
(b) adipose tissues
(c) liver
(d) muscles
Answer:::: (a)
9. The long-chain fatty acids get transported through the inner mitochondrial membrane
(a) as acyl-CoA derivative
(b) freely
(c) as carnitine derivative
(d) require sodium-dependent carrier
Answer:::: (c)
10. Where do the long-chain fatty acids get first activated?
(a) Microsomes
(b) Mitochondria
(c) Cytosol
(d) Nucleus
Answer:::: (c)
