HPLC/MS Method for Analyzing Lipid Oxidation Products
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What is the primary product of lipid oxidation that is believed to contribute to the formation of a chromogen in the thiobarbituric acid test?

  • Ketone
  • Malonaldehyde (correct)
  • Hydroperoxide
  • Aldehyde
  • At what wavelength is the chromogen produced in the thiobarbituric acid test typically measured?

  • 350 nm
  • 450 nm (correct)
  • 650 nm
  • 750 nm
  • What type of spectroscopy is used to detect short-lived free radicals in rancid oils and fats?

  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy
  • Infrared Spectroscopy
  • Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis) Spectroscopy
  • Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) Spectroscopy (correct)
  • What is the minimum concentration of free radicals required for detection using ESR Spectroscopy?

    <p>10-8 M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the wavelength at which hydroperoxides absorb in IR Spectroscopy?

    <p>2.93 µm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of IR Spectroscopy in the study of lipid oxidation?

    <p>Simple, fast, and requires minimal sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the product of lipid oxidation that is indicated by the absorption band at 5.72 µm in IR Spectroscopy?

    <p>Aldehyde</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the absorption band at 2.93 µm in IR Spectroscopy eventually disappear?

    <p>Due to the replacement of double bonds with hydrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of thiobarbituric acid in the detection of lipid oxidation?

    <p>It reacts with aldehydes to form a chromogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which spectroscopy technique is used to detect unusual functional groups in fatty acids?

    <p>Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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