Question

if a cell is fed a large supply of fatty acids, which outcome can be expected? glycolysis and pyruvate oxidation will be stimulated, causing citrate to build up and activate fatty acid synthase. glycolysis will be stimulated and pyruvate oxidation will be inhibited as acetyl coa builds up to high levels in the cell. oxidation of fatty acids to form acetyl coa will be stimulated, which will stimulate gluconeogenesis to form glucose that the cell can store as an energy resource. oxidation of fatty acids through the citric acid cycle will be stimulated until atp builds up and inhibits citrate synthase, diverting fatty acids into storage molecules such as triglycerides. the excess fatty acids will deplete the oxygen supply, causing everything except glycolysis to shut down and activating the lactic acid fermentation pathway.

Explanation:

When a cell has a large supply of fatty acids, acetyl - CoA levels rise. High acetyl - CoA inhibits pyruvate oxidation and stimulates fatty acid synthesis by activating fatty acid synthase. Glycolysis is also inhibited as the cell has an alternative energy source from fatty acid oxidation.

Answer:

Glycolysis will be stimulated and pyruvate oxidation will be inhibited as acetyl CoA builds up to high levels in the cell.