5 Questions
What is the main transport form of fatty acids in the plasma?
Bound to albumin
What is the range of carbon atoms in the hydrocarbon chains of fatty acids?
C4 to C36
How are fatty acids usually abbreviated based on their chain length and number of double bonds?
Using a colon separator
What type of fatty acids contain one or more double bonds in their chain?
Unsaturated fatty acids
Where are triglycerides transported from after being hydrolyzed?
Intestine to liver and adipose tissue
Test your knowledge of fatty acids and their role in metabolism with this quiz. Explore the transport of fatty acids and triglycerides, their storage in tissues, and their fundamental chemical structure.
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