Lipid metabolism — Flashcards

What is the main component of LDLs?_____

The triglycerides inside the VLDL are broken down into _____ by lipoprotein lipase in the vicinity of the adipocytes (or peripheral tissue)

Which lipoproteins (2) carry the most cholesterol? _____

Apoprotein E may be found on every lipoprotein except _____

What form of estrogen is produced in the ovary?_____

The rate-limiting step of bile acid synthesis is catalyzed by the enzyme _____

In adipose tissue, triglycerides are broken down into glycerol and fatty acids by the enzyme _____

All steroid hormones are derivatives of _____

What substrate accumulates in the lysosomes of a patient with Gaucher disease? _____

The triglycerides inside the chylomicron are broken down into _____ by lipoprotein lipase in the vicinity of the adipocytes (or peripheral tissue)