FFA

What breed of horse is shown?

• Clydesdale

• Quarter

• Arabian

• Thoroughbred

What does FFA stand for in the context of biochemistry?

• Free Fatty Acids

• Fatty Acid Fraction

• Fatty Acid Analysis

• Fatty Acid Anhydride

Which of the following is a common method for measuring FFA in a laboratory setting?

• Gas Chromatography

• Mass Spectrometry

• Titration

• Spectrophotometry

In which part of the cell are FFAs primarily broken down?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

Which enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of triglycerides into FFAs and glycerol?

• Lipase

• Amylase

• Protease

• Lactase

What is the primary role of FFAs in the human body?

• Energy storage

• Hormone production

• Energy production

• Cell structure

Which of the following is a saturated fatty acid?

• Oleic acid

• Palmitic acid

• Linoleic acid

• Arachidonic acid

What is the chemical formula for a generic saturated fatty acid?

Which of the following processes involves the conversion of FFAs into acetyl-CoA?

• Glycolysis

• Beta-oxidation

• Gluconeogenesis

• Lipogenesis

What is the effect of high levels of FFAs in the bloodstream?

• Increased insulin sensitivity

• Decreased risk of heart disease

• Increased risk of insulin resistance

• Improved cognitive function