Chapter 8 Flashcards
1
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three classes of eicosanoids
A
- prostaglandins (constriction of blood vessels)
- thromboxanes (involved in blood clot formation)
- leukotrienes (asthma
2
Q
what are the three major types of membrane lipids
A
phospholipids, sphingolipids and cholesterol
3
Q
in fatty acids, the more CH2 there is
A
the higher the melting point
4
Q
in cold tolerant molecules, fatty acids are
A
more unsaturated rather than saturated
