Tay-Sachs disease is caused by a deficiency in the enzyme hexosaminidase A. This leads to the accumulation of which lipid in the brain?
Cerebroside
Sphingomyelin
GM2 ganglioside
Phosphatidylcholine
Related Questions
Which of these biomolecules does NOT have a polymeric structure?
Proteins
DNA
Polysaccharides
Lipids
Which component of a fat molecule contributes to its hydrophobic nature?
Glycerol backbone
Long hydrocarbon chains of fatty acids
Ester linkages
Phosphate group
During the formation of a fat molecule, how many water molecules are released?
1
2
3
4
Steroid hormones are similar in structure to?
Tryosine
Cholestrol
Co-enzyme A
Glycerol
Lecithin is an example of a(n):
Triacylglycerol
Steroid
Phospholipid
Polysaccharide
If a fat molecule is hydrolyzed, what are the primary products?
Glycerol and fatty acids
Glucose and amino acids
Nucleotides and phosphates
Steroids and carbohydrates
Identify the non-polymeric substance from the following options.
Proteins
RNA
Starch
Fats
Hydrolysis of lipid yields?
Fats
Fatty acids and glycerol
Mannose and glycerol
Maltose and fatty acids
Lecithin, a relatively small organic molecule found in various living tissues, belongs to which class of biomolecules?
Carbohydrate
Protein
Nucleic Acid
Lipid
Which lipid acts as a precursor for both prostaglandins and leukotrienes?
Linoleic acid
Palmitic acid
Arachidonic acid
Oleic acid
