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What is another name for fat molecules?
What is another name for fat molecules?
- Polyunsaturated
- Lipids
- Triacylglycerols (correct)
- Adipocytes
Where are triglycerides primarily stored in the human body?
Where are triglycerides primarily stored in the human body?
- Adipocytes (correct)
- Blood cells
- Muscle cells
- Adipose tissue
What is the term used for fatty acids with only single bonds between neighboring carbons?
What is the term used for fatty acids with only single bonds between neighboring carbons?
- Unsaturated
- Monounsaturated
- Polyunsaturated
- Saturated (correct)
If a fatty acid has multiple double bonds, it is classified as:
If a fatty acid has multiple double bonds, it is classified as:
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In a cis configuration of a double bond in a fatty acid, where are the two hydrogens located?
In a cis configuration of a double bond in a fatty acid, where are the two hydrogens located?
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What type of lipid are free fatty acids considered in the body?
What type of lipid are free fatty acids considered in the body?
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What defines a fatty acid as monounsaturated?
What defines a fatty acid as monounsaturated?
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Which type of fat has as many hydrogen atoms attached to the carbon skeleton as possible?
Which type of fat has as many hydrogen atoms attached to the carbon skeleton as possible?
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'Trans' and 'cis' configurations refer to the positioning of:
'Trans' and 'cis' configurations refer to the positioning of:
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'Polyunsaturated' fatty acids have __________ double bonds.
'Polyunsaturated' fatty acids have __________ double bonds.
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