Lipids and Fatty Acids Overview
5 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of omega-3 fatty acids?

  • Increase risk of cardiovascular disease
  • Pro-inflammatory effects
  • Promote inflammatory responses
  • Decrease blood pressure and blood clots (correct)

    • Why is omega naming considered less informative compared to delta naming for fatty acids?

  • Provides information on both ends of the molecule
  • Does not specify the position of double bonds (correct)
  • Gives details on the degree of saturation
  • Indicates the chain length of the fatty acid

    • Which type of obesity is associated with an excessive amount of fat in the body?

  • Visceral obesity (correct)
  • Muscular obesity
  • Subcutaneous obesity
  • Cellulite obesity

    • Which enzyme is missing in humans that prevents the synthesis of a-linolenic acids?

    <p>Delta 15 desaturase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food source is rich in omega-6 fatty acids?

    <p>Seed oil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Lipids and Their Types
    35 questions

    Lipids and Their Types

    MagnanimousByzantineArt avatar
    MagnanimousByzantineArt
    Lipids Overview
    15 questions

    Lipids Overview

    BetterKnownHarp avatar
    BetterKnownHarp
    Lipids: Introduction and Classification
    34 questions

    Lipids: Introduction and Classification

    OrganizedRetinalite9524 avatar
    OrganizedRetinalite9524
    Biochem 9.1 Energy Storage Lipids Overview
    26 questions

    Biochem 9.1 Energy Storage Lipids Overview

    iiScholar avatar
    iiScholar
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser