Explain the mechanism by which statins lower “bad” cholesterol.

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Q: Why must cholesterol be transported through the bloodstream in lipoprotein particles?

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Q: the role of LDL receptors in cholesterol uptake and metabolism.

A: Low-density lipoprotein receptor is mosaic protein with 839 amino acids, that mediates the…

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A: Introduction  PCSK-9 (Proprotein convertase subtilisin-like kexin type 9) is newly discovered serine…

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Q: Describe the handling of Ca21 by the kidneys and gastrointestinaltract?

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A: PI3K or phosphatidylinositol-3Kinase is a protein, which involves the family of an enzyme that…

Q: Explain why insulin is required for adipocytes to synthesize triacylglycerols from fatty acids.

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Q: Explain Pathways Initiated by Lipid-Soluble Messengers?

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Q: what is the standard of FTIR in pectin?

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Q: What are the adult derivatives of PGC's? Discuss.

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Q: Why edema is present in protein deficiency?

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Q: effects of ketosis in the body

A: Ketosis can be defined as the process that occurs when our body does not have enough carbohydrates…

Q: What describes an action of activated G protein?

A: G-protein-coupled receptors contain a diverse group of membrane-bound signaling molecules. G-protein…

Q: What would be the effect on fatty acid synthesis of an increase in intramito- chondrial oxaloacetate…

A: An increase in the level of oxaloacetate would cause the oxaloacetate to be converted to acetyl-CoA,…

Q: Name the glycolytic enzymes that are allostericallyregulated.

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Q: Write two examples of glycosaminoglycans, and explain the roles that are not dependent on anchorage…

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Q: Explain the role of LDL receptors in metabolism and their connection to cholesterol

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Q: Describe the Glucotransferase.

A: Glucotransferase is an enzyme that liberates glucose from amylose .

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Q: Explain, why high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is known as the "good" cholesterol?

A: Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in our blood, that is required to build up healthy cells.…

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Q: Describe the hallmarks of the GLUT transporter – a passive glucose transporter, and the basis behind…

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Q: Give some characteristics of adipocytes.

A: Adipocytes are commonly known as body fat and are found all over the body.

Q: What are the two essential amino acids in the active site of chymotrypsin?

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