16. Fatty acid synthesis takes place in
A. mitochondria
B. cell membrane
C. cytosol
D. endoplasmic reticulum
17. Cholesterol is the precursor of
A. steroid hormones
B. vitamin A
C. bile salts
D. both (a) and (c)
18. Atherosclerosis can cause blood
A. thinning
B. clotting
C. thickening
D. none of these
19. Palmitate has 16 carbon atoms with
A. 2 double bonds
B. 3 double bonds
C. One double bond
D. None of these
20. How many ATPs are formed during complete oxidation of palmitate?
A. 35
B. 96
C. 129
D. 131