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Which ion is the primary cation in non-conjugated bile acids?
Which ion is the primary cation in non-conjugated bile acids?
- Ca2+
- Cl-
- Na+
- K+ (correct)
What is the primary amino acid component of conjugated bile salts?
What is the primary amino acid component of conjugated bile salts?
- Taurine
- Proline
- Glycine (correct)
- Alanine
What is the predominant cation in conjugated bile salts?
What is the predominant cation in conjugated bile salts?
- Mg2+
- Na+ (correct)
- K+
- Fe3+
Study Notes
Bile Acids and Salts
- The primary cation in non-conjugated bile acids is sodium.
- The primary amino acid component of conjugated bile salts is taurine or glycine.
- The predominant cation in conjugated bile salts is sodium.
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Test your knowledge of bile acids and salts with this quiz covering their conjugated and non-conjugated forms, as well as the corresponding ions they are associated with.
