Lipid Metabolism — Flashcards

Malonyl-CoA may be converted to _____ via the enzyme fatty acid synthase

Once depleted of their triglycerides, chylomicron _____ return to the liver

Cholesterol synthesis:Condensation of six _____ units form squalene

Sphingomyelin is converted to _____ via the enzyme sphingomyelinase

The IDL expresses only apolipoprotein _____ and E on its surface

HDL transfers cholesterol esters to _____, IDLs, and VLDLs via cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) to be transported back to the liver

Cholesterol synthesis:Cyclization of _____ to give rise to the parent steroid, lanosterol

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

_____ -carbon steroids have estrogenic activity

Type _____ familial dyslipidemia is due to a defective Apo E allele