Misc... Flashcards
1
Q
Glycerophospholipids and sphingolipids are major components of
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cell membranes
2
Q
Phosphatidic acid is an intermediate in what pathway?
A
synthesis of triacylglycerols
3
Q
Are triacylglycerides stored in the liver ?
A
No, packaged with apoproteins and other lipids in VLDL and secreted in the blood
4
Q
Where are sphingolipids prevalent?
A
Cell membranes and in the myelin sheath of the CNS.
5
Q
Sphingolipids are formed when what to components condense?
A
Serine and palmitoyl-CoA condense to form sphingosine…then reduction of this compound followed by addition of a second fatty acid amid linkage produces Ceramide.
6
Q
The addition of phosphocholine to ceramide produces
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sphingomyelin
