10 Questions
What is the typical number of carbon atoms found in fatty acids?
2-30
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?
Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds while unsaturated fatty acids have up to 6 double bonds
What is the relation between the number of carbon atoms in a fatty acid and its melting point?
The melting point increases with an increase in the number of carbon atoms
What is the primary difference between animal fats and plant fats?
Animal fats are solids while plant fats are liquids
What is the specific gravity of fats and oils?
0.8
What is the characteristic of waxes found in nature?
They are widespread as protective coatings
What is the relation between the number of carbon atoms in a fatty acid and its solubility in organic solvents?
Solubility increases with an increase in the number of carbon atoms
What is the characteristic of oleic acid?
It is an unsaturated fatty acid with a double bond between C9 and C10
What is the primary difference between fats and oils?
Fats are solid at room temperature while oils are liquids
What is the shape of fatty acid chains in animals?
Straight
This quiz covers the types of lipids, including acylglycerols, waxes, phospholipids, and more, and their structures. It also discusses the role of lipids in insect exoskeletons and plant organs.
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