Why Is It Undesirable to Have High Concentrations of Free

question 51

Multiple Choice

Why is it undesirable to have high concentrations of free fatty acids in cells?

• A)They are unstable,free radicals that can react to form toxic substances.
• B)They polymerize easily and can cause the cytosol to become too gel-like.
• C)They are amphipathic and act as detergents that can degrade membranes.
• D)They inhibit the uptake of pyruvate by mitochondria.

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