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Lipids are broken down and stored for energy in cells.
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The synthesis of lipids is called lipogenesis.
True
Cell membranes are made up of a combination of lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates.
True
The liver is responsible for synthesizing all lipids in animals.
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Lipid metabolism does not involve the breakdown of fats for energy.
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Lipids are only involved in the construction of cell membranes.
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The synthesis and degradation of lipids occur only in the liver.
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All animals obtain fats solely from food.
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Very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) carry cholesterol to peripheral tissues.
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All lipoproteins are synthesized in the liver.
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The process of breaking down triglycerides into smaller units is known as lipid catabolism.
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The density of a lipoprotein is directly proportional to the amount of cholesterol it carries.
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Lingual lipase plays a significant role in the chemical digestion of lipids in the stomach.
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A lean young adult human typically stores 10-20 kilograms of triglycerides in white adipose tissue.
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Peristalsis is a chemical process that contributes to the digestion of lipids in the stomach.
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The majority of lipid digestion and absorption occurs in the small intestines.
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Triglycerides are formed by esterifying three free fatty acids to a glycerol molecule.
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Lipoprotein lipase plays a minor role in the storage of lipids.
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Pancreatic lipase and bile salt-dependent lipase are secreted into the large intestines to aid in lipid digestion.
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The hydrolysis of triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol units is catalyzed by pancreatic lipase.
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The digestion of cholesterol begins in the mouth, similar to the digestion of triglycerides.
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Beta oxidation, a process responsible for lipid catabolism, occurs in the cytoplasm of cells.
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The majority of lipids found in the human body are cholesterol and fatty acids.
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Lipid metabolism only involves the digestion and absorption process of dietary fat.
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Vertebrates use only dietary fats to produce energy for organs such as the heart.
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Lipid metabolism begins with the absorption of fatty acids into the epithelial cells of the intestinal wall.
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Lipid metabolism only occurs in animals.
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Lipid biosynthesis is the process of breaking down lipids to obtain energy.
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In the epithelial cells, fatty acids are broken down to obtain energy.
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Lipid storage is the process of transporting lipids to the rest of the body.
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Lipoprotein lipase breaks down chylomicrons in the cytosol of cells.
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Triglycerides are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol before entering cells.
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Glycerol is converted to glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate in the mitochondria.
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Fatty acid catabolism occurs primarily in the cytoplasm of cells.
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All fatty acids can pass across the mitochondrial membrane without modification.
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Acyl-CoA synthetase uses the energy from cleavage of an ATP to catalyze the addition of coenzyme A to the fatty acid.
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Beta oxidation occurs in the cytoplasm of cells.
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Cholesterol is broken down into fatty acids and glycerol by lipoprotein lipase.
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Study Notes
Lipids Metabolism Overview
- Lipid metabolism involves the synthesis and degradation of lipids, primarily for energy storage and structural functions in cells.
- Major types of lipids: triglycerides and cholesterol, with roles in energy production and cell membrane construction.
Sources of Lipids
- Lipids are obtained from dietary fats and synthesized by the liver.
- Lipogenesis is the synthesis of fats from carbohydrates and proteins.
Lipid Metabolic Processes
- Lipid metabolism encompasses:
- Digestion
- Absorption
- Transportation
- Storage
- Catabolism
- Biosynthesis
Digestion of Lipids
- Lipid digestion starts with the breakdown of triglycerides into monoglycerides and free fatty acids.
- Lingual lipase initiates digestion in the mouth, followed by gastric lipase in the stomach.
- The majority of digestion occurs in the small intestine with the aid of pancreatic lipase and bile salts.
Lipid Absorption and Transportation
- Fatty acids are absorbed into the epithelial cells of the intestinal wall and packaged for transport.
- Very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) carry triglycerides, while low-density lipoproteins (LDL) transport cholesterol to tissues.
Lipid Storage
- Lipids are stored as triglycerides in white adipose tissue, with a lean adult having approximately 10-20 kg stored.
- Triglycerides consist of a glycerol backbone and three fatty acids, formed through the activation of free fatty acids into acyl-CoA.
Lipid Catabolism
- Lipid catabolism involves the breakdown of triglycerides by lipoprotein lipase, releasing fatty acids and glycerol for cellular uptake.
- Glycerol can be converted to glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate for energy production in glycolysis.
Beta Oxidation
- Primary fatty acid catabolism occurs in mitochondria via beta oxidation.
- Long-chain fatty acids (more than 14 carbon) must be converted to fatty acyl-CoA to enter the mitochondria.
Energetic Considerations
- Fatty acid catabolism begins in the cytoplasm where acyl-CoA synthetase catalyzes the formation of acyl-CoA using ATP.
- Acyl-CoA then enters the mitochondrial membrane to undergo beta oxidation for energy production.
Key Enzymes and Molecules
- Important enzymes: lipase (for digestion), pancreatic lipase (for triglyceride breakdown), and acyl-CoA synthetase (for fatty acid activation).
- Key molecules involved in lipid metabolism: glycerol, fatty acids, acyl-CoA, VLDL, LDL.
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