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What is the main characteristic of lipids?
What is the main characteristic of lipids?
- Solubility in water
- Contain phosphorus and nitrogen
- Insolubility in organic solvents (correct)
- Formation with short hydrocarbon chains
Which classification system of lipids is the most commonly used?
Which classification system of lipids is the most commonly used?
- Simple lipids (correct)
- Complex lipids
- Derived lipids
- Bloor's classification
What is the main difference between simple triacylglycerols and mixed triacylglycerols?
What is the main difference between simple triacylglycerols and mixed triacylglycerols?
- Formation of a negative charge
- Number of carbon atoms in the fatty acids
- Presence of phosphorus in the structure
- Degree of unsaturation of the fatty acids (correct)
What is the physical state of oils at 20°C?
What is the physical state of oils at 20°C?
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What kind of fatty acids are generally found in oils of plant origin?
What kind of fatty acids are generally found in oils of plant origin?
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What is the composition of simple lipids?
What is the composition of simple lipids?
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Which statement about triacylglycerols is true?
Which statement about triacylglycerols is true?
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What distinguishes waxes from neutral fats?
What distinguishes waxes from neutral fats?
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What is the main difference between simple and complex lipids?
What is the main difference between simple and complex lipids?
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Which statement is correct about oils at 20°C?
Which statement is correct about oils at 20°C?
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What are the main constituents of triacylglycerols?
What are the main constituents of triacylglycerols?
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Why are oils generally of plant origin?
Why are oils generally of plant origin?
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Which type of triacylglycerols contain the same kind of fatty acid in all three positions?
Which type of triacylglycerols contain the same kind of fatty acid in all three positions?
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