Lipid Chemistry Learning Outcomes Quiz
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What is the definition of a simple lipid?

  • Lipids derived from simple and compound lipids by hydrolysis
  • Lipids formed of lipid and non-lipid parts
  • Lipids formed of fatty acids and non-lipid parts
  • Lipids formed of fatty acids and fatty alcohols (correct)

    • What is the importance of glycerol in the treatment of coronary heart disease?

  • Glycerol can dehydrate tissue due to its water content
  • Glycerol is used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations
  • Glycerol is miscible with water
  • Glycerol acts as a vasodilator (correct)

    • What is the chemical reaction that occurs when a simple lipid is formed?

  • Fatty acid + Glycerol → Simple lipid + Water
  • Fatty acid + Glycerol → Triglyceride + Water
  • Fatty acid + Alcohol → Ester + Water (correct)
  • Fatty acid + Fatty alcohol → Compound lipid + Water

    • Which of the following is an example of a simple lipid?

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

    What is the importance of glycerol in the treatment of glaucoma?

    <p>Glycerol can dehydrate tissue due to its water content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason we study lipids?

    <p>To serve as a source of energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of lipids?

    <p>Solubility in nonpolar organic solvents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the biological importance of lipids primarily related to?

    <p>Energy storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Considering the patient's symptoms described, which lipid function is most likely affected?

    <p>Energy storage in adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which solvent would be most suitable for dissolving lipids?

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

    Which component is NOT present in the structure of lipoproteins?

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

    Which of the following is an example of a monounsaturated fatty acid?

    <p>Oleic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes essential fatty acids from other fatty acids?

    <p>They must be obtained from the diet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a compound lipid?

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

    What is the primary function of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in the human body?

    <p>Growth and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following fatty acids has the most double bonds?

    <p>Arachidonic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT present in the structure of phospholipids?

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

    Which of the following is the nitrogenous base present in lecithin?

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

    What is the primary function of phospholipids in the body?

    <p>To form the structure of cell membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lipid component is present in the structure of glycolipids?

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

    What is the primary function of glycolipids in the body?

    <p>To act as electric insulators of nerve impulses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of a saturated fatty acid?

    <p>It has no double bonds between carbon atoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of chylomicrons?

    <p>Transport exogenous dietary triglycerides from the small intestine to tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of lipoprotein?

    <p>Intermediate Density Lipoprotein (IDL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lipoprotein is responsible for reverse cholesterol transport?

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

    What is the primary function of LDL?

    <p>Transport cholesterol from the liver to tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a derived lipid?

    <p>Fatty acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a derived lipid related to steroids?

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

    Study Notes

    Fatty Acids (FAs)

    • A fatty acid consists of a straight chain of an even number of carbon atoms
    • Hydrogen atoms are present along the length of the chain and at one end (omega end)
    • Carboxyl group (―COOH) is present at the other end (carboxylic end)
    • Classification of FAs:
      • Saturated FAs: no double bond
      • Unsaturated FAs: presence of double bond
        • Monounsaturated FAs: contains 1 double bond
        • Poly-Unsaturated FA (PUFA): contains more than 1 double bond
    • Examples of FAs:
      • Saturated FAs: acetic acid (2C), butyric acid (4C), palmitic acid (16C), stearic acid (18C)
      • Unsaturated FAs: oleic acid (18C+ 1 double bond)
      • PUFA: linoleic acid (18C+ 2 double bonds), linolenic acid (18C+ 3 double bonds), arachidonic acid (20C+ 4 double bonds)

    Compound Lipids

    • Definition: lipids conjugated with non-lipid groups
    • Types of compound lipids:
      • Phospholipids (PLs): lipid part + phosphoric acid
      • Glycolipids: lipid part + carbohydrate
      • Sulpholipids
      • Lipoproteins: lipid part + protein

    Phospholipids (PLs)

    • Structure: lipid part (fatty acid + glycerol) + phosphoric acid + nitrogenous base
    • Nitrogenous bases:
      • Choline
      • Ethanolamine/serine
    • Functions of PLs:
      • In cell membrane
      • Blood coagulation
      • Lipotropic factor (prevent lipid accumulation in the liver)
      • Lung surfactant (preventing lung collapse)

    Glycolipids

    • Structure: lipid part (fatty acid) + carbohydrate
    • Function: act as electric insulators of nerve impulses in nervous tissues

    Lipoproteins

    • Structure: lipid part (phospholipid, cholesterol, triglyceride) + protein (apoprotein)
    • Functions of lipoproteins:
      • Cell membrane structure
      • Lipid transport in the blood
    • Types of lipoproteins:
      • Chylomicrons (CM)
      • Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)
      • Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
      • High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

    Derived Lipids

    • Definition: compounds derived from simple lipids and compound lipids by hydrolysis
    • Types of derived lipids:
      • Fatty acids
      • Glycerol
      • Cholesterol
      • Steroid hormones (sex hormones)
      • Vitamin D
      • Bile acids and salts

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