Lipid Metabolism — Flashcards

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

Once in the vicinity of adipocytes, apoprotein _____ on the VLDL activates the enzyme lipoprotein lipase (LPL)

_____ is a PUFA containing 6 double bonds

_____ deficiency may cause dicarboxylic acidemia/aciduria due to omega-oxidation of fatty acids

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

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

Fatty acyl-CoA is broken down into molecules of _____ via the enzyme acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (β-oxidation)

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

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

The phospholipid _____ is also known as phosphatidylethanolamine.