In Animals the Function of Peroxisomal -Oxidation Appears to Be

question 47

Multiple Choice

In animals the function of peroxisomal -oxidation appears to be

• A) Energy generation
• B) Gluconeogenesis
• C) Synthesis of very long fatty acids
• D) Degradation of branch chain fatty acids
• E) Shortening of very long chain fatty acids

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Definitions:

Stable Equilibrium

A state in which a system, when disturbed from an initial condition, experiences forces that tend to return it to its original state.

Growth Rate

The rate at which an organism or population increases in size, often measured as a percentage of increase over a specific period of time.

Death Rate

The ratio of deaths in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 per year.

Birthrate

The number of live births per thousand of population per year.