lipogenesis

(noun)

The biochemical production of fat, especially the conversion of carbohydrate into fat so that it may be stored as a long-term source of energy when food is scarce.

Related Terms

  • lipid A
  • endotoxin

Examples of lipogenesis in the following topics:

  • Lipid Biosynthesis

    • This involves the synthesis of fatty acids from acetyl-CoA and the esterification of fatty acids in the production of triglycerides, a process called lipogenesis.
    • Outline the characteristics and processes of lipid biosynthesis, including:; lipogenesis and fatty acid biosynthesis
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