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What is the function of phospholipids in cells?
What is the function of phospholipids in cells?
- Assist in protein synthesis
- Make membranes (correct)
- Store energy
- Assist in fat metabolism
Where is TAG (triacylglycerol) made in the cell?
Where is TAG (triacylglycerol) made in the cell?
- Smooth ER (correct)
- Rough ER
- Golgi apparatus
- Mitochondria
What is the function of seipin in lipid droplet formation?
What is the function of seipin in lipid droplet formation?
- Facilitates protein synthesis
- Aids in DNA replication
- Regulates cell division
- Assists budding from ER lipids (correct)
What type of ER is associated with the accumulation of TAG?
What type of ER is associated with the accumulation of TAG?
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What is the function of perilipins?
What is the function of perilipins?
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Where does triacylglycerol synthesis occur?
Where does triacylglycerol synthesis occur?
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What is the role of seipin in lipid droplet biogenesis?
What is the role of seipin in lipid droplet biogenesis?
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What is the definition of amphipathic?
What is the definition of amphipathic?
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Where are enzymes metabolizing phospholipids located?
Where are enzymes metabolizing phospholipids located?
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What is the function of phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) at the cell membrane?
What is the function of phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) at the cell membrane?
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Where are seipins and perilipins involved in the cell?
Where are seipins and perilipins involved in the cell?
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What is the starting point for phospholipids?
What is the starting point for phospholipids?
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