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What type of reaction is hydrolytic rancidity an example of?
What type of reaction is hydrolytic rancidity an example of?
What is the site of the reaction in oxidative rancidity?
What is the site of the reaction in oxidative rancidity?
What are the toxic products produced in fat rancidity?
What are the toxic products produced in fat rancidity?
How can hydrolytic rancidity be prevented?
How can hydrolytic rancidity be prevented?
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What is the purpose of the copper acetate test?
What is the purpose of the copper acetate test?
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What is the byproduct of glycerol when concentrated sulphuric acid is added?
What is the byproduct of glycerol when concentrated sulphuric acid is added?
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What is the effect of fat rancidity on fat-soluble vitamins?
What is the effect of fat rancidity on fat-soluble vitamins?
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What is the purpose of adding antioxidants to food?
What is the purpose of adding antioxidants to food?
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What is the specific gravity of triglycerides?
What is the specific gravity of triglycerides?
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What is the purpose of hydrogenation in triglycerides?
What is the purpose of hydrogenation in triglycerides?
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What is the significance of iodine number in fats and oils?
What is the significance of iodine number in fats and oils?
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What is the result of hydrolysis of triglycerides?
What is the result of hydrolysis of triglycerides?
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What is the purpose of saponification number?
What is the purpose of saponification number?
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What is the significance of saponification number in testing the purity of butter?
What is the significance of saponification number in testing the purity of butter?
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What is the role of nickel in hydrogenation?
What is the role of nickel in hydrogenation?
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What is the result of halogenation of triglycerides?
What is the result of halogenation of triglycerides?
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What is the primary characteristic of saturated fatty acids?
What is the primary characteristic of saturated fatty acids?
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Which fatty acid is commonly found in olive oil?
Which fatty acid is commonly found in olive oil?
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Which molecule is part of simple lipids?
Which molecule is part of simple lipids?
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What is the general formula for unsaturated fatty acids?
What is the general formula for unsaturated fatty acids?
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Palmitoleic acid is an example of which type of fatty acid?
Palmitoleic acid is an example of which type of fatty acid?
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Which of these solvents can dissolve lipids?
Which of these solvents can dissolve lipids?
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In which oils is lauric acid commonly found?
In which oils is lauric acid commonly found?
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Lipids serve as a source of energy that yields how many calories per gram?
Lipids serve as a source of energy that yields how many calories per gram?
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Which fatty acid is found in cerebrosides?
Which fatty acid is found in cerebrosides?
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In which plants can you find linoleic acid?
In which plants can you find linoleic acid?
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What is the primary storage form of fats in adipose tissue?
What is the primary storage form of fats in adipose tissue?
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Which lipid acts as a thermal insulator against cold when stored under the skin?
Which lipid acts as a thermal insulator against cold when stored under the skin?
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What important compound used in the synthesis of cholesterol is derived from lipids?
What important compound used in the synthesis of cholesterol is derived from lipids?
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What type of lipid is involved in the transport of lipids in the blood?
What type of lipid is involved in the transport of lipids in the blood?
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Which fatty acid is categorized under polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) with 3 double bonds?
Which fatty acid is categorized under polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) with 3 double bonds?
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What is the fatty acid that must be obtained from the diet because it cannot be synthesized in the body?
What is the fatty acid that must be obtained from the diet because it cannot be synthesized in the body?
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Which enzyme is involved in the conversion of arachidonic acid to leukotrienes?
Which enzyme is involved in the conversion of arachidonic acid to leukotrienes?
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What is the fatty acid described as having 20 carbons and 5 double bonds?
What is the fatty acid described as having 20 carbons and 5 double bonds?
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Which of the following is NOT a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)?
Which of the following is NOT a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)?
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Which essential fatty acid is a precursor of eicosanoids?
Which essential fatty acid is a precursor of eicosanoids?
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Which nonessential fatty acid can be synthesized in the body?
Which nonessential fatty acid can be synthesized in the body?
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What disease is caused by a deficiency in essential fatty acids?
What disease is caused by a deficiency in essential fatty acids?
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