4 Questions
What is the primary consequence of peroxidation of lipids in vivo?
Damage to tissues, leading to cancer and inflammatory disease
What is the common characteristic of waxes that distinguishes them from other lipids?
They are solids and resistant to hydrolysis
What is the primary function of phospholipids in biological systems?
To form membranes and other structural components
What is the general structure of complex lipids?
Fatty acids + alcohol + other group
Learn about the causes and effects of lipid peroxidation, including rancidity, oxidative damage, and the role of antioxidants like Vitamin E in preventing it. Understand the chemistry behind lipid deterioration and its implications for food quality and human health.
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