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Phospholipids Contain ______ acid
Phospholipids Contain ______ acid
Phosphoric
Glycolipids Contain ______
Glycolipids Contain ______
Sugars
Compound (Conjugated ) Lipids are formed of : Lipid conjugated with other ______
Compound (Conjugated ) Lipids are formed of : Lipid conjugated with other ______
substance
Sulfolipids Contain ______
Sulfolipids Contain ______
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Lipoproteins Contain ______
Lipoproteins Contain ______
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Define nucleotide and explain its structure.
Define nucleotide and explain its structure.
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List the types of nucleosides and provide examples for each.
List the types of nucleosides and provide examples for each.
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What are the functions of nucleotides?
What are the functions of nucleotides?
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What is the primary structure of DNA?
What is the primary structure of DNA?
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Describe the secondary structure of DNA.
Describe the secondary structure of DNA.
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Study Notes
Compound (Conjugated) Lipids
- Lipids conjugated with other substances, consisting of fatty acids, alcohols, and other groups.
- Classified according to the type of group attached.
Classification of Compound Lipids
- Phospholipids: contain phosphoric acid.
- Glycolipids: contain sugars.
- Sulfolipids: contain sulfate.
- Lipoproteins: contain proteins.
Phospholipids
- Formed from fatty acids, alcohol, phosphoric acid, and ± nitrogenous base.
- Types of phospholipids:
- Phosphoglycerides (Glycero-phospholipids)
- Sphingomyelin (Sphingo-phospholipids)
Sphingomyelin
- Structure consists of:
- Sphingosine base (sphingol, an alcoholic amine)
- Unsaturated fatty acid
- Phosphoric acid
- Choline base
Phosphoglycerides
- Structure consists of:
- Glycerol
- Saturated fatty acid
- Unsaturated fatty acid
- Phosphatidic acid:
- Intermediate compound in synthesis
- No nitrogenous base
- Phosphoric acid
- Phosphatidic acid + choline = lecithin
Nucleotides
- Definition: building blocks of nucleic acid (DNA & RNA)
- Structure consists of:
- Phosphate
- Nucleoside
- Nitrogenous base
- Purines: Adenine, Guanine, Xanthine, Hypoxanthine
- Pyrimidine: Cytosine, Uracil, Thymine
- Pentose sugar: deoxyribose (DNA), Ribose (RNA)
- Types of nucleotides:
- Base Nucleoside
- Adenine: Adenosine
- Guanine: Guanosine
- Xanthine: Xanthosine
- Hypoxanthine: Inosine
- Cytosine: Cytidine
- Uracil: Uridine
- Thymine: Thymidine
- Adenosine Mono, Di, Tri Phosphate
Functions of Nucleotides
- Building blocks of DNA & RNA
- Source of energy: ATP, GTP
- Mediate hormone action: cAMP, cGMP are 2nd messenger
- Co-enzymes: NAD, FAD
- Activation of compounds: UDP-glucose used for glycogen synthesis
- Group donors: PAPS → sulfate donor, SAM → methyl donor
- Synthetic Analogues: 5-flurouracil (Allopurinol), Thymine (Pyrimidine), Hypoxanthine (Purine) used for cancer treatment and gout treatment.
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Test your knowledge on compound (conjugated) lipids with this quiz! Learn about the structure and classification of these lipids, including phospholipids, glycolipids, sulfolipids, and lipoproteins. Challenge yourself to identify the different components and understand their roles in these complex lipids.
