Lipid Chemistry - Lecture 2: Compound Lipids
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What characterizes a compound lipid in terms of its components?

  • It is a conjugate of lipids and non-lipid groups. (correct)
  • It is formed exclusively from nucleic acids.
  • It consists solely of fatty acids and glycerol.
  • It contains only lipid molecules.

Which of the following correctly identifies the components of a phospholipid?

  • Three fatty acids and a phosphate group.
  • Two fatty acids and a carbohydrate.
  • A lipid part and a phosphoric acid part. (correct)
  • One fatty acid and a nitrogenous base.

Which type of compound lipid includes a carbohydrate component?

  • Glycolipids (correct)
  • Sulpholipids
  • Lipoproteins
  • Phospholipids

What is a distinguishing feature of lipoproteins?

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Which of the following items is NOT a component of phospholipids?

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What type of compound lipid includes sulphate in its structure?

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Which of the following correctly describes the structure of a glycolipid?

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Which of the following is a primary function of phospholipids?

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Which lipoprotein is primarily responsible for transporting dietary triglycerides from the small intestine to peripheral tissues?

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What is the primary composition of High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)?

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Where are Very Low Density Lipoproteins (VLDL) primarily synthesized?

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Which type of lipoprotein is responsible for transporting endogenous triglycerides?

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What percentage of lipid is found in Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)?

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Lipoproteins are formed by the binding of lipids to which type of molecules to enhance their solubility in blood?

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High Density Lipoproteins (HDL) are primarily involved in the transport of which substance?

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What is the primary role of phosphatidyl inositol in cellular membranes?

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Which phospholipid is predominantly found in the myelin sheath of nerves?

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Which component is NOT typically found in the structure of phospholipids?

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What is the main nitrogenous base associated with lecithin?

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Which type of phospholipid is primarily derived from sphingosine?

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Which phospholipid is most abundant in cellular membranes?

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What type of alcohol is ethanolamine classified as in phospholipid structure?

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Which phospholipid primarily aids in cell signaling pathways?

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What is the function of cephalin in the cell membranes?

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Which component is derived from glucose in phospholipid structures?

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Which compound is essential for the process of blood clotting?

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What effect does lung surfactant have on the alveoli?

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Which of the following is a type of glycolipid found particularly in nervous tissues?

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Which lipid structure does not contain a nitrogenous base?

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What condition may result from a deficiency in lung surfactant?

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Which glycolipid is primarily found in brain and nervous tissue?

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What type of fatty acid is associated with sphingosine in the structure of glycolipids?

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What two components make up glucosyl ceramide?

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Which sugar units can be part of a cerebroside structure?

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What happens when there is a failure in the degradation of complex lipids in the CNS?

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What component primarily makes up the structure of lipoproteins?

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What is the primary function of lipotropic factors in the liver?

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What is a key role of sphingolipids in the body?

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What characterizes sulfolipids?

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In what way do glycolipids differ from phospholipids?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of lipoproteins?

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Which of the following is considered a major simple glycosphingolipid of extra neural tissues?

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What is the fate of a lipid molecule if it lacks a conjugated protein in lipoprotein?

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Which compound is primarily used in the formation of gangliosides?

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Which type of lipid plays an essential role in the membranes of nervous tissue?

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Flashcards

Compound Lipids

Lipids combined with non-lipid molecules.

Phospholipids

Compound lipids with phosphoric acid.

Glycolipids

Compound lipids with carbohydrates.

Sulpholipids

Compound lipids with sulphates.

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Lipoproteins

Compound lipids with proteins.

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Phospholipid Structure

Lipid part (fatty acids and alcohol) connected to a phosphoric acid and nitrogenous base.

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Phospholipid Alcohol

Usually glycerol.

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Phosphatidic Acid

A type of phospholipid without any nitrogenous base.

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Phospholipids (PLs)

A type of lipid found in cell membranes.

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Lecithin

A type of phospholipid with phosphatidylcholine.

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Cephalin

A type of phospholipid with phosphatidyl ethanolamine or serine.

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Sphingomyelins

A type of phospholipid with sphingosine.

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Phosphatidylcholine

A key component of lecithin.

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Phosphatidyl ethanolamine

A key component of cephalin.

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Cell membrane

A membrane that surrounds a cell.

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Myelin sheath

A fatty substance surrounding some nerve cells.

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Phosphatidyl inositol

A type of phospholipid important to cellular functions.

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Nitrogenous base

Part of the structure of phospholipids.

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Hormone action

Hormones act as second messengers in biological processes and blood functions.

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Lipotropic factors

Prevent lipid accumulation in the liver.

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Lung surfactant function

Reduces surface tension in lung alveoli, preventing lung collapse.

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Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)

A condition caused by surfactant deficiency.

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Glycolipids structure

Composed of a lipid part (e.g., ceramide) and a carbohydrate part.

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Cerebrosides

Simple glycolipids containing ceramide and a single sugar (glucose or galactose).

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Sphingosine-ceramide

Part of the structure of thromboplastin, important for blood clotting.

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Glycolipids distribution

Widely found in body tissues, especially nervous tissues and cell membranes.

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Phospholipids: Nitrogenous base absence

One type of phospholipid does not have a nitrogenous base.

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Blood clotting

The process where blood forms clots.

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What is a glycolipid?

A lipid molecule combined with a carbohydrate.

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What is the main glycolipid in the brain?

Galactosyl ceramide. It's made of ceramide + galactose.

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What is the main glycolipid in other tissues?

Glucosyl ceramide. It's made of ceramide + glucose.

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What are sulfolipids?

Glycolipids with sulfate groups attached to ceramide.

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Why are complex lipids important?

They are key components of nervous tissue membranes.

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What happens if complex lipids can't be degraded?

They accumulate in the CNS, leading to problems.

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What are lipoproteins?

They are transport systems for lipids in the blood.

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Why are lipoproteins soluble?

They have both lipid and protein parts, making them soluble in both fat and water.

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What are the parts of a lipoprotein?

A lipid part (containing phospholipids, cholesterol, and triglycerides) and a protein part (apoprotein).

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What are the functions of lipoproteins?

They transport lipids in the blood, help in digestion, and play a role in cellular processes.

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Lipid transport in blood

Lipids, being insoluble in water, cannot directly travel through the bloodstream. To overcome this, they bind to proteins, forming lipoproteins, which are water-soluble and allow for lipid transport.

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Chylomicrons (CM)

Chylomicrons are the largest type of lipoprotein, mainly composed of triglycerides. They are responsible for transporting dietary fats absorbed from the small intestine to peripheral tissues.

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Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)

VLDL is primarily composed of triglycerides and is synthesized in the liver. It carries endogenous triglycerides to peripheral tissues.

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Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

LDL is primarily composed of cholesterol and is known as the 'bad cholesterol'. It transports cholesterol from the liver to tissues.

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High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

HDL is predominantly composed of proteins and phospholipids. It is known as the 'good cholesterol' and transports cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver.

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Key difference between LDL and HDL

LDL transports cholesterol from the liver to tissues, while HDL transports cholesterol from tissues back to the liver. LDL is often considered 'bad' because it can contribute to cholesterol buildup in arteries, while HDL is known as 'good' because it helps remove excess cholesterol from the body.

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Study Notes

Lipid Chemistry - Lecture 2: Compound Lipids

  • Compound lipids are lipids conjugated with non-lipids (other groups)
  • Examples of compound lipids include phospholipids, glycolipids, sulfolipids, and lipoproteins

Types of Compound Lipids

  • 1. Phospholipids (PLs):

    • Composed of a lipid part (e.g., fatty acids, alcohol) and a non-lipid part (e.g., phosphoric acid, nitrogenous base).
    • Phosphatidic acid is a crucial component
    • Common nitrogenous bases include choline, ethanolamine, and serine.

  • 2. Glycolipids:

    • Composed of a lipid part (e.g., fatty acids, sphingosine) and a carbohydrate part.
    • Ceramide is a common lipid component.
    • Common carbohydrates include glucose and galactose.
    • Cerebrosides are a type of glycolipid found in brain and nerve tissue
    • Galactosyl ceramide is a major glycolipid in the brain and other nerve tissues.
    • Glucosyl ceramide is a major glycosphingolipid in extra-neural tissues.

  • 3. Sulfolipids (Sulfatides):

    • Formed by attaching sulfate groups to ceramide oligosaccharides.
    • Crucial components of nervous tissue membranes.
    • Failure in the degradation of sulfolipids can lead to their accumulation in the Central Nervous System (CNS).

  • 4. Lipoproteins:

    • Composed of lipids and proteins.
    • The proteins (apoproteins) make lipids water-soluble, allowing transport in the blood.
    • Types include chylomicrons, VLDL, LDL, and HDL, each with different roles in lipid transport and function.

Structure of Phospholipids

  • Consist of a lipid part (fatty acids) and non-lipid part (phosphoric acid and nitrogenous base).

Functions of Lipoproteins

  • Crucial for transporting lipids in the blood
  • Help make lipids water-soluble
  • Important in cell membrane structure
  • Types include chylomicrons, VLDL, LDL, and HDL

Functions of Each Type of Lipoprotein

  • Chylomicrons (CM): Transport dietary triglycerides from the small intestine to peripheral tissues.
  • Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL): Transport endogenous triglycerides (produced in the liver) to peripheral tissues.
  • Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL): Transports cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues.
  • High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL): Transports cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver (reverse cholesterol transport).

Summary of Compound Lipids

  • Each type of compound lipid has a specific function in transporting lipids, participating in cell membrane structure, and carrying out other physiological processes.

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