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Which type of fatty acids are mostly found in humans?
Which type of fatty acids are mostly found in humans?
What distinguishes odd chain fatty acids from even chain fatty acids?
What distinguishes odd chain fatty acids from even chain fatty acids?
Which type of fatty acids are predominantly found in microbial cell walls?
Which type of fatty acids are predominantly found in microbial cell walls?
How are unsaturated fatty acids subclassified?
How are unsaturated fatty acids subclassified?
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Which type of fatty acids compete with essential fatty acids, potentially exacerbating essential fatty acid deficiency?
Which type of fatty acids compete with essential fatty acids, potentially exacerbating essential fatty acid deficiency?
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What is the main function of triacylglycerols in the body?
What is the main function of triacylglycerols in the body?
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At what temperature are oils usually found in a liquid state?
At what temperature are oils usually found in a liquid state?
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Which statement is true regarding fats based on the provided text?
Which statement is true regarding fats based on the provided text?
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What is the major sterol in animal tissues?
What is the major sterol in animal tissues?
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Which lipid constituents are considered as the major components of cell membranes?
Which lipid constituents are considered as the major components of cell membranes?
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What type of phospholipids contain glycerol as the alcohol component?
What type of phospholipids contain glycerol as the alcohol component?
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Which class of lipids is amphipathic in nature with hydrophilic and hydrophobic components?
Which class of lipids is amphipathic in nature with hydrophilic and hydrophobic components?
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What is the structure of cholesterol?
What is the structure of cholesterol?
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Where is cholesterol predominantly found in the body?
Where is cholesterol predominantly found in the body?
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What is the function of cholesterol as mentioned in the text?
What is the function of cholesterol as mentioned in the text?
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Which carbon atom in cholesterol has a methyl side chain attached?
Which carbon atom in cholesterol has a methyl side chain attached?
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Study Notes
Fatty Acids in Humans
- Palmitic acid (C16:0) is one of the most prevalent fatty acids found in human tissues.
- Odd-chain fatty acids like pentadecanoic acid (C15:0) differ from even-chain fatty acids in that they contain an unpaired number of carbon atoms.
Microbial Cell Walls
- Bacterial cell walls predominantly contain unusual fatty acids such as branched-chain fatty acids and cyclopropane fatty acids.
Unsaturated Fatty Acids
- Unsaturated fatty acids are subclassified into monounsaturated fatty acids (one double bond) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (multiple double bonds).
Competing Fatty Acids
- Saturated fatty acids can compete with essential fatty acids, exacerbating deficiencies of essential fatty acids.
Triacylglycerols
- The main function of triacylglycerols (triglycerides) in the body is energy storage.
Oil State at Temperature
- Oils are generally found in a liquid state at room temperature.
True Statements About Fats
- Fats are predominantly composed of triacylglycerols.
Major Sterol in Animal Tissues
- Cholesterol is the major sterol found in animal tissues.
Lipid Constituents in Cell Membranes
- Phospholipids and cholesterol are considered major components of cell membranes.
Type of Phospholipids
- Glycerophospholipids contain glycerol as their alcohol component.
Amphipathic Lipids
- Phospholipids are amphipathic, possessing both hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) parts.
Structure of Cholesterol
- Cholesterol has a complex ring structure with a hydroxyl group (-OH) at one end and a hydrocarbon tail.
Cholesterol Locations and Functions
- Cholesterol is predominantly found in cell membranes and is essential for maintaining membrane fluidity and structure.
Methyl Side Chain in Cholesterol
- The methyl side chain in cholesterol is attached to the carbon atom at position 18.
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Test your knowledge on the oxidation process of unsaturated fatty acids in glycerides and the formation of peroxides and aldehydes. Explore the composition and functions of phospholipids as the major lipid constituents of cell membranes.
