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What is the function of HDL (high-density lipoprotein) in the body?
What is the function of HDL (high-density lipoprotein) in the body?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting cholesterol from the liver to other tissues?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting cholesterol from the liver to other tissues?
Which type of cholesterol is commonly known as the 'bad' cholesterol?
Which type of cholesterol is commonly known as the 'bad' cholesterol?
What is another name for a lipid panel test used to monitor cardiovascular disease risk?
What is another name for a lipid panel test used to monitor cardiovascular disease risk?
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Which lipoprotein is considered 'good' cholesterol?
Which lipoprotein is considered 'good' cholesterol?
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Which type of particles bind to cell receptors and allow cells to use cholesterol?
Which type of particles bind to cell receptors and allow cells to use cholesterol?
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Which type of fatty acids need to be included in the diet because they cannot be synthesized?
Which type of fatty acids need to be included in the diet because they cannot be synthesized?
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What is the common name for the compound lipid 20:5Δ5,8,11,14,17?
What is the common name for the compound lipid 20:5Δ5,8,11,14,17?
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What causes the taste and smell associated with rancidity in fats or oils?
What causes the taste and smell associated with rancidity in fats or oils?
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Which fatty acids are easily oxidized by O2 through a radical chain reaction?
Which fatty acids are easily oxidized by O2 through a radical chain reaction?
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Which process is a major cause of quality deterioration in foods and cosmetic products?
Which process is a major cause of quality deterioration in foods and cosmetic products?
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What is the basic difference in structure between phospholipids and triacylglycerides?
What is the basic difference in structure between phospholipids and triacylglycerides?
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What do omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids transform into in the body?
What do omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids transform into in the body?
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How do lecithins contribute to foods like mayonnaise?
How do lecithins contribute to foods like mayonnaise?
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Which compound is considered the precursor of all other steroids in animals?
Which compound is considered the precursor of all other steroids in animals?
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Why do saturated fatty acids have higher melting points compared to unsaturated fatty acids?
Why do saturated fatty acids have higher melting points compared to unsaturated fatty acids?
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What is the role of cholesterol in cell membranes?
What is the role of cholesterol in cell membranes?
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How does the presence of double bonds affect the melting point of unsaturated fatty acids?
How does the presence of double bonds affect the melting point of unsaturated fatty acids?
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