12 Questions
What is the main difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?
Type of carbon-carbon bond
What is the result of hydrogenation of an unsaturated fatty acid?
Decrease in unsaturation
What is the main characteristic of polyunsaturated fatty acids?
More than one double bond per fatty acid chain
What is the function of oleate proteins?
Oxidation of unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds
What is the purpose of saponification?
To create soap
What is the main characteristic of glycerophospholipids in membrane structure?
Polar heads are in contact with the aqueous environment
What is the meaning of the Greek word 'lipos' from which the term 'lipid' is derived?
Fat
What is the energy density of lipids compared to carbohydrates?
Higher
What is the main function of lipids as a storage form of energy?
Storage of energy
What is the result of hydrolysis of lipids?
Fatty acids
What is the structure of triglycerides?
Esters of glycerol and fatty acids
What is the range of carbon atoms in fatty acids?
10-20
Test your knowledge of lipids, a heterogeneous group of compounds related to fatty acids, fats, oils, and waxes. Learn about their properties, classification, and functions in living organisms.
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