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What is the storage form of carbohydrates present in the human and animal organism?
What is the storage form of carbohydrates present in the human and animal organism?
- Glucose
- Triacylglycerides
- Phosphoglycerides
- Glycogen (correct)
Which enzyme is located at the center of every glycogen molecule?
Which enzyme is located at the center of every glycogen molecule?
- Transferrin
- Albumin
- Plasminogen
- Glycogenin (correct)
What is the main function of antithrombin synthesized by the liver?
What is the main function of antithrombin synthesized by the liver?
- Converting ammonia to urea
- Synthesizing fats and lipoproteins
- Storing vitamins
- Regulating blood clotting (correct)
Which molecule is referred to as a dendrimer due to its highly crosslinked polymer structure?
Which molecule is referred to as a dendrimer due to its highly crosslinked polymer structure?
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What does the liver synthesize to aid in the transport of triglycerides and cholesterol?
What does the liver synthesize to aid in the transport of triglycerides and cholesterol?
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Study Notes
Carbohydrate Storage
- In human and animal organisms, glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrates.
Glycogen Structure
- The enzyme glycogenin is located at the center of every glycogen molecule.
Antithrombin Function
- The main function of antithrombin synthesized by the liver is to inhibit blood clotting.
Dendrimer Structure
- A dendrimer is a molecule with a highly crosslinked polymer structure.
Lipid Transport
- The liver synthesizes lipoproteins to aid in the transport of triglycerides and cholesterol.
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