Tag Archives | Organic Compounds

Cholesterol: Distribution & Functions | Steroids | Organisms | Biology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Distribution of Cholesterol 2. Absorption of Cholesterol 3. Effects 4. Synthesis 5. Storage, Destruction and Control 6. Functions 7. Excretion. Distribution of Cholesterol: The broad facts about the distribution of cholesterol are as follows: i. It is present in all cells - both in the cell membrane and cytoplasm. It is a [...]

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Ketone Bodies: Formation and Utilisation | Living Organisms | Biology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Formation of Ketone Bodies 2. Conditions Leading to Ketosis 3. Source 4. Utilisation 5. Interrelation with Carbohydrate Metabolism 6. Ratio 7. Relation of Ketosis with Blood and Urine Reaction 8. Role of Endocrine. Formation of Ketone Bodies (Ketogenesis): It has been observed that acetyl CoA produced during fatty acid oxidation condense with [...]

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Phospholipids: Synthesis & Functions | Lipids | Living Organisms | Biology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Distribution of Phospholipids 2. Classification of Phospholipids 3. Synthesis 4. Functions 5. Role of Endocrines. Distribution of Phospholipids: The salient facts about the distribution of phospholipids are summarized below: i. The phospholipids are widely distributed in the body and are contained within it. They remain in the cell membrane as well as [...]

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