Lipid metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
lipds in the body are found in the form of
A
TAG
2
Q
the process of emulsification of lipids happen in
A
the duodenum
3
Q
TAG is broken down to ? and what bond gets broken?
A
fatty acid + glycerol , at c1 and c3
4
Q
what is the enzyme that break down the phospholipids? and what does it need to get activated?
A
phospholipase A2 and activated by trypsin
5
Q
the location of lipid absorbtion
A
brush border is the small intestine ( jejunum + ilium )
6
Q
TAG is brokendown by
A
lipoprotein lipase
7
Q
the only fatty acid that the body can make is
A
palmitate
