11:709:255 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Sterol Ester, Ribose, Cardiovascular Disease
1 Mar 2018
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Omega 3 fatty acid: if the first double bonds is between the third and fourth carbon atoms from the omega(methyl end) Omega 6 fatty acid: if the first double bonds is between the sixth and seventh carbon atoms from the omega(methyl end) Two essential fatty acids: linoleic and linolenic acid, because the body cannot create omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Essential fatty acid deficiencies: rare: flaky skin, gi problems. Monoglyceride: one fatty acid: all attached to glycerol backbone via esters. Lipolysis: when triglycerides are disassembled into glycerol and fatty acid: catalyzed by lipases. Lipoprotein lipase: the lipase that removes the fatty acids from the triglycerides backbone. Hormone sensitive lipase: lipase that cleaves fatty acid from the glycerol backbone within the adipose tissue. Excess fatty acids are stored as triglycerides in adipose tissue: good because since it is not stored with water, large amounts can fit in small spaces. The main structural component of membranes surrounding cells and organelles.
