10 Questions
What is the main reason waxes are water-repellent?
Weakly polar nature of the ester group
Which component makes up 90% - 95% of dietary fat?
Triacylglycerols
What is the main difference between waxes and triacylglycerols?
Waxes are esters of fatty alcohols with fatty acids, while triacylglycerols consist of glycerol esterified with three fatty acids
What gives the shiny surface to a polished apple?
Wax coating
What makes glycerol soluble in water?
Three hydroxyl groups
Which of the following best describes the reason why waxes are water-repellent?
The weakly polar nature of the ester group in waxes
What is the main difference between waxes and triacylglycerols?
Waxes are esters of long-chain fatty alcohols with long-chain fatty acids, while triacylglycerols consist of a glycerol esterified with three fatty acids
What gives the shiny surface to a polished apple?
A wax coating
What is the main reason behind the water-repellent character of animal skin, plant leaves, and bird feathers?
The weakly polar nature of the ester group in waxes
What is the main component of animal fat mostly found in adipose tissue?
Triacylglycerols
Explore the unique properties and composition of waxes, including their ester structure, saturated fatty acids, and water-repellent characteristics. Learn how waxes contribute to the water-repellant nature of animal skin, plant leaves, and bird feathers.
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