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Which type of fat raises 'good' cholesterol levels?
Which type of fat raises 'good' cholesterol levels?
Which of these foods contains saturated fats?
Which of these foods contains saturated fats?
What label correctly describes the amphipathic nature of phospholipids?
What label correctly describes the amphipathic nature of phospholipids?
Which type of fat raises 'bad' cholesterol levels?
Which type of fat raises 'bad' cholesterol levels?
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Which special case lipid forms bilayers in cell membranes?
Which special case lipid forms bilayers in cell membranes?
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Study Notes
Fatty Acids
- Cis Unsaturated Fatty Acids
- Found in: almonds, vegetables, fish, olive oil
- Health Effect: Raise "good" cholesterol levels
Fatty Acids
- Saturated Fatty Acids
- Found in: beef, butter, pizza, ice cream
- Health Effect: Raise "bad" cholesterol levels
Fatty Acids
- Trans Unsaturated Fatty Acids
- Found in: cookies, donuts, cakes, fries
- Health Effect: Raise "bad" cholesterol levels
Phospholipids
- Characteristics
- Amphipathic: hydrophilic "head" and hydrophobic "tail"
- Joined with a glycerol molecule
- Form bilayers, e.g., cell membrane
Cholesterol
- Characteristics
- Lipid molecule
- Amphipathic: hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions
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Learn about the different types of fats, including cis unsaturated, saturated, and trans unsaturated, and their effects on cholesterol levels. Identify food examples and health effects of each type.
