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What constitutes the majority of food and body fats?
What constitutes the majority of food and body fats?
Which type of lipid contains a combination of fats and non-fat molecules?
Which type of lipid contains a combination of fats and non-fat molecules?
Which of the following is NOT a derived lipid?
Which of the following is NOT a derived lipid?
What type of structure do sterols possess?
What type of structure do sterols possess?
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Which of the following is classified as a compound lipid?
Which of the following is classified as a compound lipid?
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Study Notes
Simple Lipids
- Compose over 98% of dietary and body fats.
- Composed of three fatty acids bonded to glycerol.
- Also known as triglycerides.
- Include various types of fatty acids, found in cooking oils, butter, and foods.
Compound Lipids
- Contain at least one fatty acid replaced by a carbohydrate, protein, or phosphorus.
- Are fats combined with non-fat components.
- Subtypes include:
- Phospholipids
- Glycolipids
- Lipoproteins (chylomicrons, HDL, LDL, VLDL)
Derived Lipids
- Breakdown products of fats.
- Include:
- Diglycerides
- Monoglycerides
- Glycerol
- Fatty acids
Sterols
- Not constructed from fatty acids and glycerol.
- Possess a benzene ring structure.
- Include:
- Cholesterol
- Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)
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Description
Test your knowledge on different types of lipids, including simple, compound, derived lipids, and sterols. This quiz covers their structures, functions, and examples found in everyday foods. Ideal for students studying nutrition or biochemistry.
