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audragclark

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What role does carnitine play in fat metabolism?
 A) Transports fatty acids into the mitochondria
  B) Cleaves 2-unit carbons during beta-oxidation
  C) Activates lipoprotein lipase
  D) Carries free fatty acids in the blood

Question 2

What is the mechanism by which Olestra (Olean) works?
 A) Cannot be absorbed because of its chemical structure
  B) Cannot be metabolized because of its chemical structure
  C) Cannot be stored in adipose tissue because of its chain length
  D) Can be broken down by the liver and eventually excreted



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Answer to Question 1

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audragclark

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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