In this article we will discuss about the biosynthesis of fatty acids and triglycerides. The Neutral simple lipids are esters of glycerol and long chain fatty acids containing generally 16 or 18 carbon atoms. The fatty acids may be saturated, like palmitic acid and stearic acid, or may be unsaturated, like oleic acid. Fatty acids are synthesized by step-wise addition [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Meaning and Types of Fatty Acids. Meaning of Fatty Acids: Fatty acids are organic acids having hydrocarbon chains that end in a carboxylic group (—COOH). Hydrocarbon chains may be straight or have ring structure. Some fatty acids also possess hydroxyl groups. Length is 4-24 carbons. The common fatty acids have 16 or [...]
The following points highlight the six major diseases caused due to errors in nucleic acid metabolism. The diseases are: 1. Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome 2. Hereditary Xanthinuria 3. Orotic Aciduria 4. Hypouricemia 5. Von Gierke's Disease 6. Reye's Syndrome. Errors in Nucleic Acid Metabolism: Disease # 1. Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome: a. This condition is characterized by the complete deficiency of phosphoribosyl transferase, which [...]