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Lipid Classification and Structure

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What is the typical number of carbon atoms found in fatty acids?

2-30 (correct)

5-25

7-35

1-15

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?

Saturated fatty acids have ringed structures while unsaturated fatty acids have linear structures

Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds while unsaturated fatty acids have up to 6 double bonds (correct)

Saturated fatty acids have acidic groups while unsaturated fatty acids have basic groups

Saturated fatty acids have branched chains while unsaturated fatty acids have straight chains

What is the relation between the number of carbon atoms in a fatty acid and its melting point?

The melting point decreases with an increase in the number of carbon atoms

The melting point is independent of the number of carbon atoms

The melting point remains constant with an increase in the number of carbon atoms

The melting point increases with an increase in the number of carbon atoms (correct)

What is the primary difference between animal fats and plant fats?

Animal fats are solids while plant fats are liquids Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific gravity of fats and oils?

0.8 Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of waxes found in nature?

They are widespread as protective coatings Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of oleic acid?

It is an unsaturated fatty acid with a double bond between C9 and C10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between fats and oils?

Fats are solid at room temperature while oils are liquids Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of fatty acid chains in animals?

Straight Signup and view all the answers