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What is the primary function of saturated fatty acids in the human body?
What is the primary function of saturated fatty acids in the human body?
- Providing energy and stability to cell membranes (correct)
- Reducing inflammation
- Supporting brain function
- Lowering LDL cholesterol levels
Which type of fatty acid is associated with improved heart health and is found in olive oil, avocados, and nuts?
Which type of fatty acid is associated with improved heart health and is found in olive oil, avocados, and nuts?
- Oleic acid (correct)
- Eicosapentaenoic acid
- Palmitic acid
- Stearic acid
What is the main difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids in terms of heart health?
What is the main difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids in terms of heart health?
- Saturated fatty acids are more effective at reducing inflammation
- Unsaturated fatty acids can help lower LDL cholesterol levels (correct)
- Saturated fatty acids are more easily metabolized by the body
- Unsaturated fatty acids are more abundant in plant-based foods
Which of the following foods is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?
Which of the following foods is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?
What is the name of the saturated fatty acid found in both animal and plant fats?
What is the name of the saturated fatty acid found in both animal and plant fats?
What is the primary benefit of consuming unsaturated fatty acids in place of saturated fatty acids?
What is the primary benefit of consuming unsaturated fatty acids in place of saturated fatty acids?
What is the characteristic of saturated fatty acids that leads to their higher melting points?
What is the characteristic of saturated fatty acids that leads to their higher melting points?
What is the main difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?
What is the main difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?
What characteristic do saturated fatty acids have?
What characteristic do saturated fatty acids have?
What is the term for a fatty acid with one or more double bonds?
What is the term for a fatty acid with one or more double bonds?
What is the general shape of the molecules of saturated fatty acids?
What is the general shape of the molecules of saturated fatty acids?
What is the characteristic of unsaturated fatty acids?
What is the characteristic of unsaturated fatty acids?
What is the function of the carboxylic acid group in a fatty acid?
What is the function of the carboxylic acid group in a fatty acid?
What is the characteristic of unsaturated fatty acids that affects their melting points?
What is the characteristic of unsaturated fatty acids that affects their melting points?
What is the term for the fatty acid chains that are typically found in lipids?
What is the term for the fatty acid chains that are typically found in lipids?
What type of lipids are formed when fatty acids react with glycerol?
What type of lipids are formed when fatty acids react with glycerol?
What is the characteristic of fatty acids that determines whether they are saturated or unsaturated?
What is the characteristic of fatty acids that determines whether they are saturated or unsaturated?
What is the general structure of fatty acids?
What is the general structure of fatty acids?
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