Lipids Flashcards
0
Q
Linolenic acid
A
18:3; 9,12,15
Essential
Omega 3
1
Q
Linoleic acid
A
18:2; 9.12
Essential FA
Omega 6
2
Q
Arachnidonic acid
A
20:4; 5,8,11,14
Essential if linoleic is absent
3
Q
Co-factor needed in activation of FA
A
Vitamin B5 - panthotenic acid
4
Q
Enzyme for FA activation
A
Fatty acyl-CoA synthetase
5
Q
FA synthesis - what organs?
A
Liver
Lactating mammary glands
Adipose (minor)