Lipoprotein Metabolism and Transport — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Abetalipoproteinemia is an _____ inherited malabsorption disorder that is caused by a mutation in the microsomal triglyceride transfer protein

Answer: autosomal recessive

Flashcard 2: Apolipoprotein _____ is found on the lipoproteins LDL, IDL, and VLDL

Answer: B-100

Flashcard 3: Type _____ familial dyslipidemia is due to hepatic overproduction of VLDL

Answer: IV

Flashcard 4: Depletion of triglycerides from VLDLs produces _____, which may undergo further removal of triglycerides via the enzyme hepatic TG lipase, forming LDL

Answer: IDLs

Flashcard 5: The enzyme _____ may convert cholesterol to cholesterol ester in the blood in the presence of apoprotein A (found on HDL)

Answer: LCAT

Flashcard 6: Apoprotein _____ is an activator of the enzyme LCAT (lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase)

Answer: A-1

Flashcard 7: The IDL expresses only apolipoprotein _____ and E on its surface

Answer: B-100

Flashcard 8: 25b0b4eedaba438b9fd6b90136b02c98-ao-3

Answer: omega fatty acids

Extra: remember 3-small no. long names 6-big no. small names

Flashcard 9: _____ are sources of saturated fats

Answer: Animal fats and coconut oil

Flashcard 10: sources of MUFA are

Answer: vegetables ground nut mustard remember MUFA---MUstard,MUngfali(groundnut)

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