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What does a smooth endoplasmic reticulum do in a plant cell do?
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is a vast network of membrane-bound vesicles and tubules. It does the following: 1. lipid and steroid hormone synthesis 2. breakdown of lipid-soluble toxins in liver cells 3. control of calcium release in muscle cell contraction
How does calcium affect membrane fluidity?
As heat increases, the membranes will become more fluid and as the temperature decreases it will solidify more. i.e. butter, in the fridge its solid but if you take it out then it will eventually melt.
What are the monomers of a lipid?
Glycerol is a monomer of a lipid.
What is a lipid or a component of a lipid?
A lipid is fat. That's right, fat. Your blood contains fat, so the lipid count tells the fat content in your blood.
Is a lipid a organic molecule in a living organism?
lipid is fat that only exists in animals, plants do not have lipid
Irregularly distributed lipid deposits containing cholesterol triglycerides other lipids old cells and calcium salts in the intima can produce a condition called?
atherosclerosis
What are 3 jobs for ER?
There are three jobs for the Smooth ER: it make proteins and lipid it controls the calcium level in muscles detoxifies poisons, alcohol, and drugs
What does a smooth endoplasmic reticulum do in a plant cell do?
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is a vast network of membrane-bound vesicles and tubules. It does the following: 1. lipid and steroid hormone synthesis 2. breakdown of lipid-soluble toxins in liver cells 3. control of calcium release in muscle cell contraction
What nutrients are absorbed in the villus?
Food molecules (glucose,amino acids and some glycerol and fatty acid), minerals (calcium,iron,etc) and vitamins. Most fat are absorbed in a lymph vessel found underneath the capillaries called the lacteal
How does calcium affect membrane fluidity?
As heat increases, the membranes will become more fluid and as the temperature decreases it will solidify more. i.e. butter, in the fridge its solid but if you take it out then it will eventually melt.
Is lettuce a lipid carb or protein?
lipid
What is another name fat?
A lipid. A lipid.
What kind of lipid is cholesterol?
It is a steroid lipid .
What are the monomers of a lipid?
Glycerol is a monomer of a lipid.
Is cheese a lipid?
cheese is a lipid and a protein
Is olive oil a lipid or a starch?
Lipid
What is a lipid or a component of a lipid?
A lipid is fat. That's right, fat. Your blood contains fat, so the lipid count tells the fat content in your blood.
