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What is the main characteristic that differentiates saturated fats from unsaturated fats?
What is the main characteristic that differentiates saturated fats from unsaturated fats?
- Solubility in water
- Number of carbon atoms
- Presence of nitrogen
- Presence of double bonds in the chemical structure (correct)
Why are saturated fats called 'saturated'?
Why are saturated fats called 'saturated'?
- They are 'saturated' with hydrogen atoms (correct)
- Due to their high carbon content
- Because of their ability to dissolve in water
- Due to the presence of phosphorus
Which solvent is NOT suitable for dissolving lipids?
Which solvent is NOT suitable for dissolving lipids?
- Chloroform
- Ether
- Carbon tetrachloride
- Water (correct)
What type of unsaturated fat contains only one double bond in its structure?
What type of unsaturated fat contains only one double bond in its structure?
What is the classification of a fat or oil that has different R-groups?
What is the classification of a fat or oil that has different R-groups?
Which type of esters are generally solids due to a higher percentage of saturated fatty acids in the R groups?
Which type of esters are generally solids due to a higher percentage of saturated fatty acids in the R groups?
How can oils be converted into fats?
How can oils be converted into fats?
Which type of lipids contain phosphoric acid and a nitrogen base along with glycerol and fatty acids?
Which type of lipids contain phosphoric acid and a nitrogen base along with glycerol and fatty acids?
Which part of a phospholipid molecule is hydrophilic?
Which part of a phospholipid molecule is hydrophilic?
What is the main property that makes soap effective in removing oil and grease stains?
What is the main property that makes soap effective in removing oil and grease stains?
Which type of lipids are the basic structural elements of all living organisms?
Which type of lipids are the basic structural elements of all living organisms?
What is the main difference between cephalin and sphingolipids in terms of their composition?
What is the main difference between cephalin and sphingolipids in terms of their composition?
Why are vitamins classed under lipids?
Why are vitamins classed under lipids?
What is the role of LDL cholesterol in the body?
What is the role of LDL cholesterol in the body?
What is the primary function of cholesterol in cells?
What is the primary function of cholesterol in cells?
Why are glycolipids mentioned in the text?
Why are glycolipids mentioned in the text?
