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Chemical Properties of Triacylglycerols

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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?

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?

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?

Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) Signup and view all the answers

What is the diameter range of LDL particles?

18–28 nm Signup and view all the answers

Which lipoprotein collects fat molecules from the body's cells/tissues and transports them back to the liver?

High-density lipoproteins (HDL) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of cholesterol is found in IDL particles?

22% Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential feature of a glycolipid?

The presence of a monosaccharide or oligosaccharide bound to a lipid moiety Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of chylomicrons?

To carry triglycerides from the intestines to the liver, skeletal muscle, and adipose tissue Signup and view all the answers

How are lipoproteins classified based on their size and density?

From larger and less dense to smaller and more dense Signup and view all the answers