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Triglycerides are important for human health because they provide most of the carbohydrates in our diet.
False
The state of a triglyceride at room temperature is determined by the degree of saturation and the length of the chains attached to the glycerol backbone.
True
High levels of triglycerides in the blood can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and pancreatitis.
True
Triglycerides are mainly stored in muscle cells for later use as energy.
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Triglycerides play no important role in the body despite being a form of fat in the blood.
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The high-calorie content of fatty acids adds to the value of storing fat for energy during periods of starvation.
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Apolipoprotein B-48 is synthesized in the liver and is the major structural protein of chylomicrons and chylomicron remnants. True or false?
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Apolipoprotein A-I is the major structural protein of HDL, accounting for approximately 70% of HDL protein. True or false?
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VLDL is responsible for delivering cholesterol to cells in the body. True or false?
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LDL consists of more triglycerides than cholesterol and protein. True or false?
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The major apolipoprotein of VLDL is apoB-48. True or false?
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Apolipoproteins play a crucial role in lipoprotein metabolism. True or false?
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Triglycerides can provide insulation for animals in the form of body fat, which allows them to survive in colder temperatures. True or false?
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Apolipoprotein B-100 is synthesized in the intestine. True or false?
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VLDL is made up less of fat and more of protein as triglycerides get delivered to cells. True or false?
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Apolipoprotein A-I is an activator of lecithin: cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT), an enzyme that converts free cholesterol into cholesteryl ester. True or false?
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