Chemical Properties of Triacylglycerols
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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?

    <p>Low-density lipoproteins (LDL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diameter range of LDL particles?

    <p>18–28 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>High-density lipoproteins (HDL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of cholesterol is found in IDL particles?

    <p>22%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the essential feature of a glycolipid?

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

    What is the function of chylomicrons?

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

    How are lipoproteins classified based on their size and density?

    <p>From larger and less dense to smaller and more dense</p> Signup and view all the answers

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