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Biosynthesis and degradation of Triacylglycerol Flashcards

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TAG Structure

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C1: Saturated
C2: Unsaturated
C3: Saturated or Unsaturated
-Fatty acids stored as TAG mainly in adipose (some in liver)
-Liver will send TAG as VLDL to adipoctyes

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Exogenous TAG

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  • Diet

- Transported in the blood as chylomicrons from Intestine to Liver & EHT

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Endogenous TAG

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  • Synthesized in the liver and adipose tissue.

- Transported in the blood as VLDL from Liver to EHT

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