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Which type of lipids contains a glycerol backbone and 3 fatty acids?
Which type of lipids contains a glycerol backbone and 3 fatty acids?
- Triglycerides (correct)
- Monounsaturated fats
- Sterols
- Phospholipids
What is the main function of lipids related to body heat?
What is the main function of lipids related to body heat?
- Cell membrane formation
- Energy storage
- Regulation
- Insulation (correct)
Which type of fatty acids contain at least one double bond in the hydrocarbon tail?
Which type of fatty acids contain at least one double bond in the hydrocarbon tail?
- Unsaturated fatty acids (correct)
- Polyunsaturated fatty acids
- Saturated fatty acids
- Monounsaturated fatty acids
What is the calorie content per gram of fats and oils?
What is the calorie content per gram of fats and oils?
What is the typical energy contribution from fat in the American diet?
What is the typical energy contribution from fat in the American diet?
Which fatty acid category contains a hydrocarbon tail with single bonds only?
Which fatty acid category contains a hydrocarbon tail with single bonds only?
How many calories per gram do carbohydrates contain?
How many calories per gram do carbohydrates contain?
What do lipids contribute to the texture, taste, flavor, and aroma of foods?
What do lipids contribute to the texture, taste, flavor, and aroma of foods?
What is the main function of phospholipids in the body?
What is the main function of phospholipids in the body?
What is the position of the first double bond in an omega-6 (ω-6) fatty acid?
What is the position of the first double bond in an omega-6 (ω-6) fatty acid?
Why are omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids considered essential?
Why are omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids considered essential?
Which type of fatty acid has a higher melting point?
Which type of fatty acid has a higher melting point?
What is the function of phospholipids in cell membranes?
What is the function of phospholipids in cell membranes?
What is the major constituent of cell membranes and used to synthesize the neurotransmitter acetylcholine?
What is the major constituent of cell membranes and used to synthesize the neurotransmitter acetylcholine?
Where is cholesterol found in the body?
Where is cholesterol found in the body?
Which type of fatty acid is found in coconut oil?
Which type of fatty acid is found in coconut oil?
What is the starting molecule for the synthesis of vitamin D, cortisol, estrogen, and testosterone?
What is the starting molecule for the synthesis of vitamin D, cortisol, estrogen, and testosterone?
Which type of fatty acid is commonly found in walnuts and flax seeds?
Which type of fatty acid is commonly found in walnuts and flax seeds?
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