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1
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What bonds are used in starch to form branches?

A

alpha 1-6

2
Q

Lactose is made of what two monosaccarides?

A

Glucose and Galactose

3
Q

What are two examples of Oligosaccharides given in the material?

A

Glycolipids and Glycoproteins

4
Q

Where might sugar esters be found?

A

The gangliosides in an oligodendrocyte (nervous system)

5
Q

Starch is made up of what two polysaccharides?

A

Amylose (no branching) and Amylopectin (branching every 12-20 residues)

6
Q

What are Acetylated Amino Sugars used for in a cell?

A

Cell signaling, cell adhesion, immuno response. (Think N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine for a popular example)

7
Q

How often does glycogen branch?

A

Every 6-10 residues

8
Q

What are two common omega-6 fatty acids?

A

Arachidonate and Linoleic acid

9
Q

What can cause Gallstones?

A

Nonideal bile composition (including too much cholesterol and too little bile salts)

10
Q

What is a common omega-3 fatty acid?

A

Linolenic acid

11
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What is Deoxyaldose found in?

A

Component of DNA

12
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What might sugar alcohols be used for?

A

Food additives / Artificial Sweeteners.

13
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What are isoprenoids synthesized from? (and what intermediate is used?)

A

Acetyl CoA via IPP (Isopentenyl pyrophosphate)

14
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What range is considered normal for blood glucose?

A

70-100 mg/dl - Fasting ≤ 140 mg/dl - Fed