Questions and Answers
What is the result of the hydrogenation of oils?
Increase in the melting point
Which type of fatty acids are mostly found in fish oils?
Unsaturated fatty acids with the first C=C at C3
Where are phospholipids like lecithin commonly found within living organisms?
In cell membranes, mitochondria, brain, and nervous tissues
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?
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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?
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What is the essential feature of a glycolipid?
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What is the function of chylomicrons?
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How are lipoproteins classified based on their size and density?
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