12 Questions
What is the main lipid component of biological membranes?
Glycerophospholipids
Which fatty acid has a carbon chain length of 18 and is monounsaturated?
Oleic acid
What affects the cooking, storage properties, and health impact of fatty acids?
Length of carbon chain
Which type of fatty acid is abundant in the heart and important in the inflammatory response?
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
What is the primary function of phospholipids?
Part of cell membranes and emulsifier
Which lipid category is similar in structure to phosphatidylcholine?
Sphingolipids
Which type of lipid contains the blood group antigens present on the surface of red blood cells?
Glycosphingolipids
What is the basic molecular formula of terpenes, according to the isoprene rule?
(C5H8)n
Which lipid has a structure consisting of carbon rings?
Sterols
What are multiples of the isoprene unit (2-methyl-1,3-butadiene) called in terpenes?
Isoprene units
Which lipid class is synthesized from cholesterol?
Other sterols
Which lipid class was discussed in the context of specificities of phospholipases, enzymes that cleave glycerophospholipids?
Phospholipids
Explore the biochemistry of lipids with a focus on fatty acids and triglycerides. Learn about the variations in carbon chain length and saturation, and how they impact absorption, cooking, storage properties, and health. Dive into the structures of stearic acid, oleic acid, and linoleic acid.
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