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What constitutes the majority of food and body fats?
What constitutes the majority of food and body fats?
- Sterols
- Compound lipids
- Simple lipids (correct)
- Derived lipids
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?
- Simple lipids
- Sterols
- Derived lipids
- Compound lipids (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a derived lipid?
Which of the following is NOT a derived lipid?
- Fatty acids
- Chylomicrons (correct)
- Diglycerides
- Monoglycerides
What type of structure do sterols possess?
What type of structure do sterols possess?
Which of the following is classified as a compound lipid?
Which of the following is classified as a compound lipid?
Flashcards
Simple Lipids
Simple Lipids
Fats built from three fatty acids linked to glycerol.
Compound Lipids
Compound Lipids
Fats containing fatty acids replaced by carbohydrates, proteins, or phosphorus.
Phospholipids
Phospholipids
Fats with a phosphorus group attached, essential for cell membranes and signaling.
Derived Lipids
Derived Lipids
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Sterols
Sterols
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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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