BIO CHEM #2 Flashcards

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Sphingolipids

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contain sphingosine backbone

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Sphingophospholipids

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sphingolipids that contain a phosphodiester bond

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3
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Terpenes

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odiferous steroid precursors made from isoprene (5 carbon)

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4
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Steriod composition

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3 cyclohexane rings 1 cyclopentane ring

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5
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Prostaglandins

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autocrine and paracrine hormones that regulate cAMP levels

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Vitamin A

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Carotene->retinal for vision

Carotene-> retinoic acid for gene expression in epithelial development

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Vitamin D

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Cholecalciferol->calcitriol in kidneys regulates Ca and phosphorus in intestines (increases absorption)

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Vitamin E

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Tocopherols-> biological antioxidants

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Vitamin K

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phylloquinone/menaquinones->prothrombin->performs post translational modifications on a number of proteins, creating Ca binding sites

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