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Which enzyme removes the fatty acid in the 2nd position of phospholipids?
Which enzyme removes the fatty acid in the 2nd position of phospholipids?
- Phospholipase D
- Phospholipase A1 (correct)
- Phospholipase C
- Phospholipase B
What is the main difference between Plasmalogens and Cephalins?
What is the main difference between Plasmalogens and Cephalins?
- The type of esterification
- The replacement of fatty acid in the 1st position (correct)
- The presence of choline
- The type of phosphate group
Which component is replaced by a fatty alcohol in Plasmalogens?
Which component is replaced by a fatty alcohol in Plasmalogens?
- Esterification bond
- Fatty acid in the 2nd position (correct)
- Amino Alcohol unit
- Phosphate group
What is the main function of Platelet Activating Factor (PAF)?
What is the main function of Platelet Activating Factor (PAF)?
How are Lysophospholipids usually produced in the blood?
How are Lysophospholipids usually produced in the blood?
What structural feature characterizes Diphosphatidylglycerol (Cardiolipin)?
What structural feature characterizes Diphosphatidylglycerol (Cardiolipin)?
Which nitrogenous base is esterified with the phosphate group of phosphatidic acid in Phosphatidylcholine?
Which nitrogenous base is esterified with the phosphate group of phosphatidic acid in Phosphatidylcholine?
What is the major constituent of the surfactant that prevents adherence of the inner surfaces of the lungs due to surface tension?
What is the major constituent of the surfactant that prevents adherence of the inner surfaces of the lungs due to surface tension?
In which Glycerophospholipid type does the phosphate group of phosphatidic acid esterify with the amino alcohol unit serine?
In which Glycerophospholipid type does the phosphate group of phosphatidic acid esterify with the amino alcohol unit serine?
Which Glycerophospholipid type plays a role in apoptosis or programmed cell death?
Which Glycerophospholipid type plays a role in apoptosis or programmed cell death?
Which nitrogenous base is involved in the esterification with the phosphate group of phosphatidic acid in Phosphatidylethanolamine?
Which nitrogenous base is involved in the esterification with the phosphate group of phosphatidic acid in Phosphatidylethanolamine?
Where is Phosphatidylinositol primarily found?
Where is Phosphatidylinositol primarily found?
What is the backbone of sphingomyelin?
What is the backbone of sphingomyelin?
In sphingomyelin, a long chain fatty acid is attached to the amino group of sphingosine through which type of linkage?
In sphingomyelin, a long chain fatty acid is attached to the amino group of sphingosine through which type of linkage?
Which phospholipid accounts for 20% of mitochondrial lipids?
Which phospholipid accounts for 20% of mitochondrial lipids?
In sphingomyelin, what is esterified to the 1 position of sphingosine?
In sphingomyelin, what is esterified to the 1 position of sphingosine?
Which phospholipid is commonly found in cell membranes, especially in lungs and brain (myelin sheath)?
Which phospholipid is commonly found in cell membranes, especially in lungs and brain (myelin sheath)?
Which property enables phospholipids to facilitate emulsification of other insoluble fats?
Which property enables phospholipids to facilitate emulsification of other insoluble fats?
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