10 Questions
What is another name for fat molecules?
Triacylglycerols
Where are triglycerides primarily stored in the human body?
Adipocytes
What is the term used for fatty acids with only single bonds between neighboring carbons?
Saturated
If a fatty acid has multiple double bonds, it is classified as:
Monounsaturated
In a cis configuration of a double bond in a fatty acid, where are the two hydrogens located?
On the same side
What type of lipid are free fatty acids considered in the body?
Lipids
What defines a fatty acid as monounsaturated?
Only single bonds
Which type of fat has as many hydrogen atoms attached to the carbon skeleton as possible?
Saturated fat
'Trans' and 'cis' configurations refer to the positioning of:
'Unsaturated' bonds
'Polyunsaturated' fatty acids have __________ double bonds.
Many
Learn about the structure and storage of fat molecules in the human body, including the role of triglycerides and fatty acids. Explore the differences between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
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