Phospholipid Metabolism — MCQs

A child presents with bone pain and hepatosplenomegaly, indicative of Gaucher's disease. A trephine biopsy and aspirate show the following finding. Which of the following is the most likely enzyme deficient in this condition?

Enzyme deficiency in Farber disease is:

What is the main component of a bilayer cell membrane?

Which of the following is required for fatty acid synthesis ?

A primigravida at 38 weeks of gestation has gone into labor. Oxytocin was started to augment labor. The second messenger system through which oxytocin acts is:

Which of the following is not a phospholipid ?

Phospholipid associated with the mechanism of hormone action is

Match the following: A) Caplan syndrome- 1) Found first in coal worker B) Asbestosis- 2) Upper lobe predominance C) Mesothelioma- 3) Involves lower lobe D) Sarcoidosis- 4) Pleural effusion is seen

Essential fatty acid:

A person switches from a high-fat diet to a low-fat diet with a compensatory increase in carbohydrates to maintain the same caloric intake. Which lipoprotein is likely to increase?