Lipids Flashcards by g ram

Q

Linolenic acid

A

18:3; 9,12,15

Essential
Omega 3

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Linoleic acid

A

18:2; 9.12

Essential FA
Omega 6

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Arachnidonic acid

A

20:4; 5,8,11,14

Essential if linoleic is absent

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Co-factor needed in activation of FA

A

Vitamin B5 - panthotenic acid

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Enzyme for FA activation

A

Fatty acyl-CoA synthetase

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FA synthesis - what organs?

A

Liver
Lactating mammary glands
Adipose (minor)

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