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What is the general formula for fatty acids?
What is the general formula for fatty acids?
- R-(CH2)n-COOH (correct)
- R-(CH2)n-OH
- R-(CH3)n-COOH
- R-(CH2)n-CH3
Which naming system for fatty acids indicates the position of double bonds using superscript numbers following Δ (delta)?
Which naming system for fatty acids indicates the position of double bonds using superscript numbers following Δ (delta)?
- Omega naming system
- Positional designation system
- Unsaturated nomenclature
- IUPAC nomenclature (correct)
What is the function of emulsification lipids?
What is the function of emulsification lipids?
- Aiding in digestion and absorption of fats (correct)
- Hormone regulation
- Energy storage
- Cell membrane structure
Which type of fatty acid has a carbon chain length greater than 12?
Which type of fatty acid has a carbon chain length greater than 12?
What is the function of lipids in protection against traumatic injury?
What is the function of lipids in protection against traumatic injury?
Which function of lipids involves their role in intracellular signaling or local hormonal regulation?
Which function of lipids involves their role in intracellular signaling or local hormonal regulation?
What is the primary role of lipids in the transport of fat-soluble vitamins in the blood?
What is the primary role of lipids in the transport of fat-soluble vitamins in the blood?
Which function of lipids involves their function as a source of fuel in the body?
Which function of lipids involves their function as a source of fuel in the body?
What is the main reason that most membrane lipids are considered amphipathic?
What is the main reason that most membrane lipids are considered amphipathic?
What is the primary reason that lipids are described as non-polar (hydrophobic) compounds?
What is the primary reason that lipids are described as non-polar (hydrophobic) compounds?
Which characteristic of lipids allows them to be insoluble in water but soluble in Ether, chloroform, and C6H6?
Which characteristic of lipids allows them to be insoluble in water but soluble in Ether, chloroform, and C6H6?
