Lipid metabolism — Flashcards

Where in the cell does ketogenesis occur?_____

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

Which lipoprotein is formed by modification of IDL and delivers hepatic cholesterol to peripheral tissue? _____

In naturally occuring fatty acids, double bonds are in the _____ configuration (cis or trans)

Vitamin K is necessary for _____ of factors II, VII, IX, X, and proteins C and S

_____ CoA is the only fatty acid carbon that may be used to make glucose (via gluconeogenesis)

Vitamin K promotes _____ of factors II, VII, IX, X and protein C/S

Which serum lipids (2) are elevated in type I hyperlipoproteinemia? _____

The peroxisome is unique in that it performs alpha-oxidation to break down _____

Is cholesterol polar or nonpolar?_____