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What is the main energy storage material in human cells?
What is the main energy storage material in human cells?
- Carbohydrate glycogen
- Linolenic acid
- Triacylglycerols (correct)
- Linoleic acid
Which fatty acids are nutritionally important and must be part of the diet?
Which fatty acids are nutritionally important and must be part of the diet?
- Oleic acid
- Stearic acid
- Palmitic acid
- Linolenic acid (correct)
What is the water solubility characteristic of long chain fatty acids?
What is the water solubility characteristic of long chain fatty acids?
- Sparingly soluble
- Insoluble (correct)
- Partially soluble
- Highly soluble
In which type of cells are triacylglycerols primarily concentrated for energy storage?
In which type of cells are triacylglycerols primarily concentrated for energy storage?
Which deficiency symptom is associated with essential fatty acids?
Which deficiency symptom is associated with essential fatty acids?
Which type of milk contains more essential fatty acids according to the text?
Which type of milk contains more essential fatty acids according to the text?
What are the two categories of lipids based on saponification reactions?
What are the two categories of lipids based on saponification reactions?
What is the structural notation to represent Lauric acid which has 12 carbon atoms and no double bonds?
What is the structural notation to represent Lauric acid which has 12 carbon atoms and no double bonds?
How many carbon-carbon double bonds are present in a monounsaturated fatty acid?
How many carbon-carbon double bonds are present in a monounsaturated fatty acid?
Which type of fatty acid has a carbon chain with all single bonds between carbon atoms?
Which type of fatty acid has a carbon chain with all single bonds between carbon atoms?
What are some examples of saponifiable lipids?
What are some examples of saponifiable lipids?
In which category of lipids do bile acids and steroid hormones fall?
In which category of lipids do bile acids and steroid hormones fall?
Which type of triacylglycerols is predominantly found in nature?
Which type of triacylglycerols is predominantly found in nature?
What physical state are fats predominantly in at room temperature?
What physical state are fats predominantly in at room temperature?
What is the predominant source of oils?
What is the predominant source of oils?
What do fats contain a high proportion of?
What do fats contain a high proportion of?
What type of acids are contained in liquid fats?
What type of acids are contained in liquid fats?
Which type of triacylglycerols are naturally rare?
Which type of triacylglycerols are naturally rare?
