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What is the result of the hydrogenation of oils?
What is the result of the hydrogenation of oils?
- Increase in the melting point (correct)
- Conversion of single bonds to double bonds
- Addition of oxygen to the carbon atoms
- Production of liquids such as vegetable oil
Which type of fatty acids are mostly found in fish oils?
Which type of fatty acids are mostly found in fish oils?
- Trans fatty acids
- Saturated fatty acids
- Omega-6 with the first C=C at C6
- Unsaturated fatty acids with the first C=C at C3 (correct)
Where are phospholipids like lecithin commonly found within living organisms?
Where are phospholipids like lecithin commonly found within living organisms?
- Only in animal cells
- In cell membranes, mitochondria, brain, and nervous tissues (correct)
- Mainly in plant cell walls
- In vegetable oils
Which lipoprotein is referred to as "bad" due to its correlation with atherosclerosis progression?
Which lipoprotein is referred to as "bad" due to its correlation with atherosclerosis progression?
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What is the diameter range of LDL particles?
What is the diameter range of LDL particles?
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Which lipoprotein collects fat molecules from the body's cells/tissues and transports them back to the liver?
Which lipoprotein collects fat molecules from the body's cells/tissues and transports them back to the liver?
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What percentage of cholesterol is found in IDL particles?
What percentage of cholesterol is found in IDL particles?
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What is the essential feature of a glycolipid?
What is the essential feature of a glycolipid?
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What is the function of chylomicrons?
What is the function of chylomicrons?
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How are lipoproteins classified based on their size and density?
How are lipoproteins classified based on their size and density?
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