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What is the main reason waxes are water-repellent?
What is the main reason waxes are water-repellent?
- Combination of fatty acids with glycerol
- Saturation of fatty alcohols in waxes
- Presence of cholesterol in waxes
- Weakly polar nature of the ester group (correct)
Which component makes up 90% - 95% of dietary fat?
Which component makes up 90% - 95% of dietary fat?
- Cholesterol
- Glycerol
- Waxes
- Triacylglycerols (correct)
What is the main difference between waxes and triacylglycerols?
What is the main difference between waxes and triacylglycerols?
- Waxes consist of cholesterol, while triacylglycerols consist of saturated fatty acids
- Waxes are found in animal fat, while triacylglycerols are found in plant oils
- Waxes are esters of fatty alcohols with fatty acids, while triacylglycerols consist of glycerol esterified with three fatty acids (correct)
- Waxes are water-soluble, while triacylglycerols are water-insoluble
What gives the shiny surface to a polished apple?
What gives the shiny surface to a polished apple?
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What makes glycerol soluble in water?
What makes glycerol soluble in water?
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Which of the following best describes the reason why waxes are water-repellent?
Which of the following best describes the reason why waxes are water-repellent?
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What is the main difference between waxes and triacylglycerols?
What is the main difference between waxes and triacylglycerols?
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What gives the shiny surface to a polished apple?
What gives the shiny surface to a polished apple?
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What is the main reason behind the water-repellent character of animal skin, plant leaves, and bird feathers?
What is the main reason behind the water-repellent character of animal skin, plant leaves, and bird feathers?
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What is the main component of animal fat mostly found in adipose tissue?
What is the main component of animal fat mostly found in adipose tissue?
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