Chapter 10, Problem 12P

(a)

Summary Introduction

To determine: All the detergents are amphipathic, and also tell the hydrophilic and hydrophobic portions of lysolecithin.

Introduction:

Phospholipase ${\text{A}}_{\text{2}}$ is an enzyme that liberates the fatty acids from second carbon of glycerol. This enzyme hydrolyzes the glycerophospholipids on C-2 (carbon-2) position to release the fatty acid. Phospholipase ${\text{A}}_{\text{2}}$ is found in the venom of the Eastern diamondback rattler snake and in the Indian cobra. The resulting product of this reaction is lysolecithin.

(b)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The basis of the treatment of snake bites with certain steroids.

Introduction:

Phospholipase ${\text{A}}_{\text{2}}$ is an enzyme that liberates the fatty acids from second carbon of glycerol. This enzyme hydrolyzes the glycerophospholipids on C-2 (carbon-2) position to release the fatty acid. Phospholipase ${\text{A}}_{\text{2}}$ is found in the venom of the Eastern diamondback rattler snake and in the Indian cobra. The resulting product of this reaction is lysolecithin.

(c)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The processes in which phospholipase ${\text{A}}_{\text{2}}$ enzyme is necessary.

Introduction:

Phospholipase ${\text{A}}_{\text{2}}$ is an enzyme that liberates the fatty acids from second carbon of glycerol. This enzyme hydrolyzes the glycerophospholipids on C-2 (carbon-2) position to release the fatty acid. Phospholipase ${\text{A}}_{\text{2}}$ is found in the venom of the Eastern diamondback rattler snake and in the Indian cobra. The resulting product of this reaction is lysolecithin.