The Metabolism of Fatty Acids Is Regulated in the Short

question 5

Multiple Choice

The metabolism of fatty acids is regulated in the short term by allosteric modulators, covalent modification and _________.

• A) Fluctuating nutrient availability
• B) Energy demands
• C) Changes in gene expression
• D) Hormones
• E) A, B, and C are all correct

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Definitions:

Phages

Viruses that infect and replicate within bacteria and archaea.

Adenoviruses

A group of viruses that can infect the respiratory tract, eyes, and gastrointestinal tract in humans, leading to a range of illnesses.

Virions

Complete virus particles that consist of an RNA or DNA core surrounded by a protein coat and are capable of infecting a host cell to reproduce.

Prophage

The latent form of a bacteriophage genome that is integrated into the chromosome of a bacterial host, replicating along with the host cell's DNA.