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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. physiology
  3. metabolism
  4. lipid metabolism
  5. fatty acid metabolism
  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. metabolism
  4. lipid metabolism
  5. fatty acid metabolism

Preferred term

fatty acid metabolism

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Definition

  • Information The physiological processes involved in the biosynthesis (anabolism) and degradation (catabolism) of fatty acids, generating energy and fatty acid metabolites.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/199523

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