BIO CHEM #2 Flashcards
1
Q
Sphingolipids
A
contain sphingosine backbone
2
Q
Sphingophospholipids
A
sphingolipids that contain a phosphodiester bond
3
Q
Terpenes
A
odiferous steroid precursors made from isoprene (5 carbon)
4
Q
Steriod composition
A
3 cyclohexane rings 1 cyclopentane ring
5
Q
Prostaglandins
A
autocrine and paracrine hormones that regulate cAMP levels
6
Q
Vitamin A
A
Carotene->retinal for vision
Carotene-> retinoic acid for gene expression in epithelial development
7
Q
Vitamin D
A
Cholecalciferol->calcitriol in kidneys regulates Ca and phosphorus in intestines (increases absorption)
8
Q
Vitamin E
A
Tocopherols-> biological antioxidants
9
Q
Vitamin K
A
phylloquinone/menaquinones->prothrombin->performs post translational modifications on a number of proteins, creating Ca binding sites
