Compare and contrast these three types of lipids (energy storage lipids, structural lipids, signaling lipids) and how their function corresponds with the role saccharides perform

Q: Describe the structure of amino acids, and explain how their sequence in proteins affects the…

A: Amino acids are building blocks of proteins and consist of carboxyl group, amino group, side chain…

Q: Map out the metabolic pathway of lipid metabolism

A: Lipid metabolism can be explained from catabolism and anabolism. In lipid catabolism reaction,…

Q: Examine the two fatty acids. Classify them as cis or trans. Which of the two do you believe would be…

A: Fatty acids are water-insoluble long chain hydrocarbons with one carboxyl group. Fatty acids may be…

Q: Glycerophospholipids are the most abundant lipids in cellular membranes and are also involved in…

A: A lipid is a large biomolecule that can be dissolved in nonpolar liquids. Fatty acids, waxes,…

Q: Compare the triacyglycerol, phospholipid, cholesteryl ester, cholesterol, and protein content of…

A: Biological macromolecules are those large molecules that are necessary for the survival and growth…

Q: List and describe the major tissues involved in cholesterol metabolism and their core  enzymes.

A: In addition to serving in the manufacture of steroid hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids,…

Q: Choose the incorrect statement about fatty acids out of the following:     The membrane lipids…

A: Biomolecules are the biological molecules that are present inside the living organisms. These…

Q: Suggest a reason why animals that live in cold climates tend to have higher proportion of…

A: Fatty acids are carboxylic acid with hydrocarbon side chain.   They  can be saturated and…

Q: fatty acid synthase complex vs pyruvate dehydrogenase complex

A: PYRUVATE DEHYROGENASE COMPLEX: The pyruvate dehydrogenase complex  catalyzes the oxidative…

Q: Explain how the biosynthesis of fatty acids from carbohydrates works(starting with the ingestion of…

A: When the level of glucose is high in the body, the excess amount of Acetyl CoA produced by the…

Q: Describe the properties of three different types of lipid molecules. What are their respective…

A: Lipids, carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic acids are the major categories of the biomolecules.

Q: Which of the following is not a function of lipids ? * Structural components of membranes. Metabolic…

A: Fatty acids are the simplest form of lipids and serve as constituents in a large number of complex…

Q: The amount and composition of dietary fat are important factors for influencing blood lipid…

A: Dietary fiber can help reduce blood cholesterol levels by: binding cholesterol and bile acids in…

Q: Identify whether the fatty acid is essential or non-essential: HO, O Non-essential Fatty Acid O…

A: Fatty acids are the simplest form of lipids and serve as constituents in a large number of complex…

Q: The rate-limiting enzyme of fatty acid synthesis pathway is

A: Fatty acids can be synthesized from carbs and amino acid when taken in excess. The enzymes required…

Q: What characterizes the C5 amino acids? These amino acids are converted to glutamate then deaminated…

A: Introduction: Amino acids are compounds that contain an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a side…

Q: Compare and contrast the following items related to lipid metabolism. Cite their main…

A: Lipid metabolism refers to the process of breakdown of fatty acids oxidation of fatty acids into…

Q: contain a glycerol backbone attached to three fatty acids.

A: Lipids consist of a very high proportion of C—H (carbon-hydrogen) bonds. They are hydrophobic…

Q: In your own understanding, explain the storage and mobilization of lipids.

A: A lipid is a macro biomolecule which is soluble in non - polar solvents in biology and biochemistry.…

Q: The protein components of lipoproteins are called _____________.

A: The protein components of lipoproteins are called Apolipoproteins.

Q: The composition of certain lipids in saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids is evaluated. The…

A: “Since you have posted a question with multiple sub-parts, we will solve first three sub parts for…

Q: Describe the interrelationship between carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.

A: Introduction Carbohydrates act as a source of carbon atoms and show an inter-relationship with all…

Q: Fatty acids are stored in adipose tissue, as triacylglycerol (TAG) forms.  TAGs are degraded as…

A: The breakdown of TG is generally carried out, when the body is out of fuel. Thus, it uses several…

Q: Explain how these polymers are digested and how the products of digestion are used in the human…

A: The assimilation of starch starts with salivary amylase, yet this action is substantially less…

Q: Draw an example of each of the following lipids, and compare and contrast them: Triacylglyceride,…

A: Introduction Triacylglycerols are triesters of fatty acids and glycerol. These are composed of a…

Q: Steroid derivatives like cholesterol are also part of the lipid family. Name three useful…

A: Cholesterol- Belongs to steroid family of lipid compounds and is a type of fat in the body

Q: Describe the process of cholesterol biosynthesis, such as precursors, pathways involved, etc.

A: Synthesis of cholesterol The endoplasmic reticulum of hepatic cells is where cholesterol is made,…

Q: Describe the activation of fatty acids. What is the energy cost for the process?

A: The terminating chain of hydrocarbons that consist of groups of carboxylic acids is called fatty…

Q: Briefly describe three different roles of proteins in your body and name one type of food that you…

A: Proteins are important biomacromolecules that are composed of large units of amino acids joined by…

Q: Explain how lipoproteins transport lipids around the body.

A: Lipoproteins have a nonpolar core and a single layer of amphipathic lipids on the surface.A single…

Q: Draw, label, and explain the three stsges of lipid oxidation

A: Lipid peroxidation may be defined usually as a technique below which oxidants consisting of…

Q: Why do animals in cold climates have more unsaturated fatty acids? Explain in detail.

A: The fatty acids formed by the dehydrogenation of the saturated fatty acids in several organisms are…

Q: Compare characteristics of saturated fatty acid, monounsaturated fatty acid, and polyunsaturated…

A: Lipids are biomolecules that are comprised of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen just like carbohydrates…

Q: If there is a shortage of glucose in the body, the body then utilizes fats as a source of ATP.…

A: Carbohydrates provide fuel for the central nervous system and energy for working muscles. Fat…

Q: Explain the concept of amino acid or carbohydrate-fat pools, and describe pathways by which…

A: The physiological and biochemical mechanism by which an organism utilizes food to sustain its…

Q: Would you expect more of the effect of these performance aids to come from dietary carbohydrates or…

A: Sports drink are beverages that are formed to provide quick replacement of fluid, electrolyte and…

Q: Define a saturated fatty acid. Provide one example of a saturated fatty acid

A: Biomolecules confer with carbon- based chemical compound that are produced by a living organism.…

Q: Rancidity of lipids of lipid-rich foodstuff is because of Oxidation of fatty acids Reduction of…

A: Rancidity is defined as aerial oxidation of Unsaturated fat present in food item. Here fats are…

Q: Suggest how fatty acids with odd numbers of carbons are synthesized.

A: Fatty acids have an even number of acrbons. Fatty acids synthesis is stopped by altering the pH…

Q: The following are functions of lipids EXCEPT A. Isolate cellular components from its environment B.…

A: Cell membranes, also known as plasma membranes, are complex assemblages of lipids and proteins that…

Q: Discuss the major metabolic pathways of carbohydrate including the rate limiting steps and enzymes…

A: Aerobic metabolism is a set of three basic metabolic processes that occur in cells to generate…

Q: Phospholipases act on which type of lipid? A. glycolipids B. triacylglycerols C.…

A: Lipids are complex fatty acids which are digested by enzymes.

Q: Explain why saturated (flat) fatty acids cause more plaque in blood vessels than unsaturated…

A: In an aqueous environment the polar heads of the fatty acids will engage in favorable interaction…