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Lipid Structure and Functions

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What is the usual fatty acid composition at C1, C2, and C3 in a triglyceride?

C1 saturated, C2 unsaturated, C3 saturated or unsaturated (correct)

C1 saturated, C2 saturated, C3 unsaturated

C1 saturated, C2 unsaturated, C3 unsaturated

C1 unsaturated, C2 saturated, C3 saturated or unsaturated

What is the term for a triglyceride with three identical fatty acids?

Mixed TAG

Monoacylglycerol

Diacylglycerol

Simple TAG (correct)

What is the function of triglycerides in adipose tissue?

To store fatty acids (correct)

To store carbohydrates

To store proteins

To store water

What is the term for a lipid with a glycerol backbone and a phosphate group?

Glycerophospholipid Signup and view all the answers

What is the general structure of steroids?

4 fused rings Signup and view all the answers

What is the feature of cholesterol that makes it polar?

The OH group on carbon 3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ester bond formed between the OH group of cholesterol and a fatty acid?

Cholesterol-Ester Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a lipid that is amphipathic?

Glycerophospholipid Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a lipid that is hydrophobic and not amphipathic?

Triglyceride Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of albumin in relation to triglycerides?

To transport triglycerides to the body Signup and view all the answers