Test 3 triglycerols and membrane lipids Flashcards
1
Q
what enzyme adds acyl groups
A
acyltransferases
2
Q
trigylcerols and phospholipids are derived from
A
diacylglycerol-3-phosphate
3
Q
acyltransferases are associated with what organelle
A
smooth ER
4
Q
cholesterol is synthesized
A
de novo
5
Q
cholesterol accumulates in body as
A
very low density lipoproteins
6
Q
what first enzyme is used for cholesterol
A
HMG CoA reductase
7
Q
how many stages in cholesterol synthesis
A
4
8
Q
how does cholestyramine work
A
makes bile salts unrecyclable and bile salts leave body
forcing liver to make bile salts from cholesterol and overall reducing cholesterol in system
9
Q
how is cholesterol transported in body
A
chylomicrons and IDL, VLDL, HDL, LDL
