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Biochemistry of Lipids: Fatty Acids & Triglycerides

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What is the main lipid component of biological membranes?

Fatty Acids

Glycerophospholipids (correct)

Triglycerides

Sphingolipids

Which fatty acid has a carbon chain length of 18 and is monounsaturated?

Palmitic acid

Linoleic acid

Stearic acid

Oleic acid (correct)

What affects the cooking, storage properties, and health impact of fatty acids?

Length of carbon chain (correct)

Hydrogenation level

Calcium content

Presence of glycerol

Which type of fatty acid is abundant in the heart and important in the inflammatory response?

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of phospholipids?

Part of cell membranes and emulsifier Signup and view all the answers

Which lipid category is similar in structure to phosphatidylcholine?

Sphingolipids Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lipid contains the blood group antigens present on the surface of red blood cells?

Glycosphingolipids Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic molecular formula of terpenes, according to the isoprene rule?

(C5H8)n Signup and view all the answers

Which lipid has a structure consisting of carbon rings?

Sterols Signup and view all the answers

What are multiples of the isoprene unit (2-methyl-1,3-butadiene) called in terpenes?

Isoprene units Signup and view all the answers

Which lipid class is synthesized from cholesterol?

Other sterols Signup and view all the answers

Which lipid class was discussed in the context of specificities of phospholipases, enzymes that cleave glycerophospholipids?

Phospholipids Signup and view all the answers