Exam 23: Biomolecules: Lipids and Their Metabolism

The source of oxygen for b-oxidation is:

Draw the product of the following reaction,which is involved in the catabolism of triacylglycerols.

The b-oxidation of odd-numbered fatty acids is characterized by direct formation of:

Which of the following represents a similarity between the b-oxidation pathway and the biosynthesis of fatty acids?

The major lipid components of cell membranes are:

Which of the following processes is used to harden an oil to give a fat?

Instructions: Draw the structures of the major organic product(s)you would expect to obtain from reaction of androsterone with the reagents listed below. androsterone Draw major product(s):

Instructions: Indicate by asterisks the stereogenic centers present in each of the indicated terpenes in the following question(s). Place asterisks: grandisol

Which of the following would be expected to be found in higher concentration in butter versus olive oil?

Instructions: Match each of the given terms to a structure from the list below.There is only one correct structure for each term,and structures may be used more than once.

Which of the following would function in a regulatory capacity?