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Which of the following statements about triacylglycerols (TAG) is true?
Which of the following statements about triacylglycerols (TAG) is true?
- TAGs are liquid at room temperature.
- TAGs are soluble in water.
- TAGs are the storage form of energy in adipose tissue. (correct)
- TAGs have a specific gravity greater than 1.0.
What is the main difference between oils and fats?
What is the main difference between oils and fats?
- Oils are solid at room temperature, while fats are liquid.
- Oils have a specific gravity less than 1.0, while fats have a specific gravity greater than 1.0.
- Oils contain a higher proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, while fats contain saturated long chain fatty acids. (correct)
- Oils are tasteless, while fats have a distinct flavor.
What is the characteristic of fats in terms of solubility?
What is the characteristic of fats in terms of solubility?
- Fats are insoluble in water. (correct)
- Fats are soluble in water.
- Fats are tasteless.
- Fats have a specific gravity less than 1.0.
