Biochemistry

Chapter 5: Lipid Structure & Function

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____ is metabolized to calcitriol in the kidneys.

Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) is metabolized to ____ in the kidneys.

Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) is metabolized to calcitriol in the ____.

Calcitriol regulates ____ homeostasis in the intestines.

Calcitriol regulates calcium and phosphorus homeostasis in the ____.

____ regulates calcium and phosphorus homeostasis in the intestines.

Calcitriol increases ____ absorption.

Calcitriol ____ calcium and phosphate absorption.

A deficiency of ____ causes rickets.

A deficiency of vitamin D causes ____.

____ act as biological antioxidants.

Vitamin E (tocopherols) act as ____.

Vitamin E (tocopherols) have aromatic rings, which ____

Vitamin E (tocopherols) have ____, which destroys free radicals, preventing oxidative damage.

____ is important for formation of prothrombin, a clotting factor.

Vitamin K (phylloquinone and menaquinones) is important for formation of ____.

____ performs posttranslational modifications on a number of proteins, creating calcium-binding sites.

Vitamin K (phylloquinone and menaquinones) performs posttranslational modifications on a number of proteins, creating ____.

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