Lipid metabolism — Flashcards

Is glycerol polar or nonpolar? _____

Cholesterol synthesis begins with _____

One non-volatile acid is _____ acid, which is generated from metabolism of phospholipids

Which organelle fuses with LDL-containing endosomes to break down cholesterol esters into free cholesterol?

Which steroid hormone enzyme deficiency presents with increased renin activity?_____

HMG CoA reductase requires two molecules of _____

What happens to apoprotein C-II on the chylomicron as it forms a chylomicron remnant? _____

Bile acid resins (e.g. cholestyramine) interrupt bile acid recycling and promote synthesis of new bile acids, depleting liver _____ stores

What is the purpose of converting cholesterol into cholesterol ester? _____

What is the main component of LDLs?_____