What is the major product of fatty acid synthesis in humans?Group of answer choicesAcetoacetateTriacylglycerolPalmitateMalonyl CoALinoleic acid

The committed step in fatty acid synthesis is catalyzed byGroup of answer choicesMalonyl CoA synthaseAcetyl CoA carboxylaseFatty acid synthaseACP synthaseNone of the above

________ acid is an essential fatty acid.Multiple ChoiceLinoleicStearicLauricPalmitic

Which of the following fatty acids is an essential fatty acid?Multiple ChoicePalmitic acidStearic acidOleic acidAlpha-linolenic acid

Fatty acids that the human body requires but cannot synthesize, which therefore must be obtained via the diet, are called fatty acids.

Lipases break down fats into fatty acids and which other chemical?