Biochem- Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
bonds between glycerol and fatty acids are
A
ESTER bond
2
Q
Saturated fatty acids have what kind of bonds
A
no carbon carbon double bonds
They are solid at room temp, like butter, lard
3
Q
Arachidonic acid only becomes essential when what is absent from the diet
A
linoleic acid
4
Q
Arachidonic is what number
A
20:4
5
Q
Linolenic is what number
A
18:3
6
Q
Linoleic is what number
A
18:2
7
Q
EPA is what number
A
20:5
8
Q
Chylomicron is made in the
A
intestinal mucosa
9
Q
Beta oxidation occurs in the
A
mitochondria, breaks down fats into
ACETYL CoA for krebs
10
Q
What does beta oxidation require
A
CarNITINE- to drive fats into mitochondria
11
Q
what is the primary substrate for lipogenesis
A
ACETYL CoA
12
Q
where does lipogensis occur
A
cytoplasm
13
Q
What is the most important intermediate for lipogenesis
A
Malonyl CoA
