16 Questions
What is one of the disadvantages of lipids mentioned in the text?
Increase susceptibility to heart disease
Which of the following is NOT a role of cholesterol in the body?
Stimulating insulin production
Which of the following is a function of bile acids and salts in the body?
Facilitate lipid digestion and absorption
Why are some fatty acids considered essential for the body?
They are needed for proper body functioning but cannot be synthesized by the body
What is a major advantage of lipids mentioned in the text?
Aid in vitamin absorption
What is the primary role of lipids in the body?
Maintaining membrane fluidity
Which of the following is NOT a function of lipids in the body?
Acts as a structural component of bones
What is the classification of lipids that include phospholipids and glycolipids?
Complex lipid
How are oils and fats different based on their physical state at room temperature?
Oils are liquid and fats are solid
What is the process of attaching fatty acids to glycerol to form triglycerides called?
Esterification
Which of the following is a characteristic of fatty acids?
Attachment to glycerol to form triglycerides
What is the major role of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA) according to the text?
Enhance cognitive development in infants
Which fatty acid is NOT mentioned as essential in the text for normal growth?
Oleic acid
What is the main function of Glycerophospholipids according to the text?
Form cellular membranes
Which complex lipid is a component of the membranous sheath of nerve cells axons?
Sphingomyelins
What potential benefit does consuming Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA) offer during pregnancy?
Enhance cognitive development in infants
Test your knowledge on lipid chemistry and metabolism discussed in Lecture 1 by Dr. Uzma Asif Sherwani. Explore topics such as lipid classification, synthesis, advantages, and disadvantages.
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