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What is the usual fatty acid composition at C1, C2, and C3 in a triglyceride?
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?
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?
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?
What is the term for a lipid with a glycerol backbone and a phosphate group?
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What is the general structure of steroids?
What is the general structure of steroids?
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What is the feature of cholesterol that makes it polar?
What is the feature of cholesterol that makes it polar?
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What is the term for the ester bond formed between the OH group of cholesterol and a fatty acid?
What is the term for the ester bond formed between the OH group of cholesterol and a fatty acid?
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What is the term for a lipid that is amphipathic?
What is the term for a lipid that is amphipathic?
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What is the term for a lipid that is hydrophobic and not amphipathic?
What is the term for a lipid that is hydrophobic and not amphipathic?
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What is the function of albumin in relation to triglycerides?
What is the function of albumin in relation to triglycerides?
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