Lipid Metabolism — Flashcards

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

_____ is a PUFA containing 6 double bonds

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) may be converted to _____ via the enzyme 3-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase

In the cytosol, _____ may be converted to acetyl-CoA via the enzyme ATP citrate lyase (fatty acid synthesis)

Each cycle of β-oxidation produces _____ molecule of FADH2 and one molecule of NADH

17-hydroxyprogesterone may be converted to _____ via the enzyme 17,20-lyase

In preparation for β-oxidation, fatty acids are converted to _____ via the enzyme fatty acyl-CoA synthetase

_____ deficiency is characterized by the accumulation of 8 to 10-carbon acyl carnitines in the blood

The chylomicron remnant expresses only apolipoprotein _____ and E on its surface

The phospholipid _____ is also known as phosphatidylethanolamine.