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What is the purpose of adding alcoholic KOH in the triglyceride isolation process?
What is the purpose of adding alcoholic KOH in the triglyceride isolation process?
- To convert triglycerides into soluble compounds (correct)
- To increase the temperature of the mixture
- To initiate a phase separation of fatty acid and water
- To facilitate the evaporation of water
Why is it important to cover the Erlenmeyer flask with a funnel during heating?
Why is it important to cover the Erlenmeyer flask with a funnel during heating?
- To facilitate the influx of air into the flask
- To allow for more efficient stirring of the contents
- To promote condensation and maintain liquid volume (correct)
- To prevent loss of volatile components
What effect does a hydrophobic fatty acid have when added to water?
What effect does a hydrophobic fatty acid have when added to water?
- It enzyme-mediated emulsifies with water
- It exhibits a prominent hydrophobic state and remains insoluble (correct)
- It creates a homogenous mixture with water
- It forms a gel-like structure
What indicates that triglycerides are non-polar soluble in CHCl3?
What indicates that triglycerides are non-polar soluble in CHCl3?
What is the likely outcome of the translucent spot test on writing paper?
What is the likely outcome of the translucent spot test on writing paper?
What must be done during the heating process to maintain proper conditions?
What must be done during the heating process to maintain proper conditions?
Which condition can occur in newborns due to carnitine deficiency?
Which condition can occur in newborns due to carnitine deficiency?
What percentage of fatty acids in milk are saturated fatty acids?
What percentage of fatty acids in milk are saturated fatty acids?
What physical property distinguishes the solubility of triglycerides in different solvents?
What physical property distinguishes the solubility of triglycerides in different solvents?
What is the role of glass beads added to the Erlenmeyer flask?
What is the role of glass beads added to the Erlenmeyer flask?
What type of genetic inheritance pattern does systemic carnitine deficiency follow?
What type of genetic inheritance pattern does systemic carnitine deficiency follow?
Which fatty acid is the most abundant unsaturated fatty acid found in milk?
Which fatty acid is the most abundant unsaturated fatty acid found in milk?
What serious condition may an affected child experience if systemic carnitine deficiency is not detected early?
What serious condition may an affected child experience if systemic carnitine deficiency is not detected early?
What is one possible result of systemic carnitine deficiency affecting fat metabolism?
What is one possible result of systemic carnitine deficiency affecting fat metabolism?
Which fatty acids are predominantly present in milk?
Which fatty acids are predominantly present in milk?
What mutation causes systemic carnitine deficiency?
What mutation causes systemic carnitine deficiency?
What is the primary cause of primary carnitine deficiency?
What is the primary cause of primary carnitine deficiency?
Which of the following is associated with secondary carnitine deficiency?
Which of the following is associated with secondary carnitine deficiency?
Which essential fatty acid is classified as omega-3?
Which essential fatty acid is classified as omega-3?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of essential fatty acid deficiency?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of essential fatty acid deficiency?
What is the primary treatment for primary carnitine deficiency?
What is the primary treatment for primary carnitine deficiency?
From which sources can linoleic acid primarily be obtained?
From which sources can linoleic acid primarily be obtained?
Which symptom is commonly seen in infants with primary carnitine deficiency?
Which symptom is commonly seen in infants with primary carnitine deficiency?
What is a consequence of low levels of carnitine in the body?
What is a consequence of low levels of carnitine in the body?
What is the primary reason that chloroform is used in the extraction of lipids?
What is the primary reason that chloroform is used in the extraction of lipids?
In the extraction process described, what is the purpose of homogenizing the pig's brain with an ether-alcohol mixture?
In the extraction process described, what is the purpose of homogenizing the pig's brain with an ether-alcohol mixture?
When dividing the ether-alcohol extract into two portions, what makes the 2/3 portion particularly significant?
When dividing the ether-alcohol extract into two portions, what makes the 2/3 portion particularly significant?
Why might very long-chain fatty acids be less soluble in aqueous solutions?
Why might very long-chain fatty acids be less soluble in aqueous solutions?
What characteristic of fatty acids explains their solubility in non-polar solvents?
What characteristic of fatty acids explains their solubility in non-polar solvents?
Which of the following steps is not part of the lipid extraction process outlined?
Which of the following steps is not part of the lipid extraction process outlined?
What is the role of the carnitine-acylcarnitine translocase in fatty acid metabolism?
What is the role of the carnitine-acylcarnitine translocase in fatty acid metabolism?
What effect does the amphipathic nature of fatty acids have during the extraction process?
What effect does the amphipathic nature of fatty acids have during the extraction process?
Considering the extraction methodology, what could be a potential challenge when using solely polar solvents?
Considering the extraction methodology, what could be a potential challenge when using solely polar solvents?
What condition can result from impaired utilization of fatty acids during fasting?
What condition can result from impaired utilization of fatty acids during fasting?
Which enzyme catalyzes the reaction of acylcarnitine with CoA inside the mitochondrial matrix?
Which enzyme catalyzes the reaction of acylcarnitine with CoA inside the mitochondrial matrix?
What laboratory procedure is recommended for newborn screening to diagnose SCD?
What laboratory procedure is recommended for newborn screening to diagnose SCD?
What is a potential treatment modality for treating SCD?
What is a potential treatment modality for treating SCD?
What role do long-chain fatty acids (LCFAs) play in energy metabolism?
What role do long-chain fatty acids (LCFAs) play in energy metabolism?
What is the primary function of fibroblast carnitine transport analysis in diagnosing SCD?
What is the primary function of fibroblast carnitine transport analysis in diagnosing SCD?
Which statement about acyl-CoA reformation is true?
Which statement about acyl-CoA reformation is true?
Study Notes
Extraction of Total Lipids
- Homogenize 30 g of pig's brain with an ether-alcohol mixture for 10 minutes to obtain total lipids.
- Filter the resulting mixture; the ether-alcohol extract captures total lipids.
- Divide the extract into two portions: 2/3 for further experiments and 1/3 reserved.
- Evaporate the 2/3 portion over a hot water bath until syrupy.
- Add 10 ml of alcoholic KOH, stir, and heat in a flask with glass beads for 30 minutes, monitoring for water loss.
- Distinct solubility observed: fatty acids are non-polar soluble in chloroform and polar insoluble in water.
Symptoms of Carnitine Deficiency
- Infants: Poor feeding, tiredness, irritability, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
- Childhood: Heart and muscle abnormalities, especially in preterm infants due to insufficient carnitine biosynthesis.
Essential Fatty Acids
- Linoleic Acid (Omega-6): Found in vegetable oils (corn, sunflower, safflower, soybean, seaweed, olive, canola), fish, shellfish, poultry fat, nuts, seeds.
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (Omega-3): Present in plant oils including soybean, canola, and flaxseed.
Symptoms of Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency
- Scaly dermatitis, alopecia (hair loss), thrombocytopenia (very low platelets).
- In children, symptoms include intellectual disability and visual abnormalities.
Fatty Acids in Milk
- Milk contains high levels of saturated fatty acids (myristic, palmitic, stearic) which make up two-thirds of milk fatty acids.
- The predominant unsaturated fatty acid in milk is oleic acid, which has one double bond.
Systemic Carnitine Deficiency (SCD)
- A rare metabolic disorder characterized by the body's inability to properly process fats for energy.
- Caused by mutations in the SLC22A5 gene, inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern.
- Results in low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), seizures, and cardiomyopathy if untreated.
Diagnosis of SCD
- Newborn screening is critical for detecting SCD; tests may include plasma free carnitine concentration, urine organic acid analysis, and fibroblast carnitine transport.
Treatment for SCD
- Management includes L-carnitine supplementation and recommendations to avoid prolonged fasting.
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This quiz covers the principles and methods involved in the extraction of total lipids using non-polar solvents like chloroform. It highlights the importance of hydrophobically associated forms in lipid extraction. Test your knowledge on lipid chemistry and extraction techniques.
