Lipid metabolism — Flashcards

The acetyl CoA generated through β-oxidation is used for _____ (liver) or the TCA cycle

What is the rate-limiting enzyme in the biosynthesis of adrenocortical hormones? _____

Are fatty acids polar or nonpolar? _____

What is the main component of VLDLs? _____

The enzyme _____ is deficient in Gaucher disease

_____ causes the accumulation of very-long-chain fatty acids in the adrenals, testes, and white matter, presenting as cognitive, visual, hearing, and motor dysfunction

What kind of laboratory measurement is used to measure LDL levels (e.g. to start statin therapy)? _____

Which lysosomal storage disease is caused by deficiency of hexosaminidase A? _____

The enzyme _____ is deficient in Krabbe disease

How do you calculate LDL? LDL (mg/dL) = _____