LIPIDS

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

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SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
74. Unlike carbohydrates and proteins, which are defined in terms of their structures, lipids are defined in
Physical operation used to isolate them
terms of _____________.
75. Saturated fatty acids pack efficiently. Therefore the corresponding triacylglycerols tend to be
Solid
__________ at room temperature and are called __________. Fats
76. Unsaturated fatty acids have a bend in the carbon chain that interferes with packing. Therefore the
corresponding triacylglycerols are generally __________ Liquid at room temperature and are called _______. Oils
77. The primary function of triacylglycerols (triglycerides) in animals is _____________. Energy storage
78. Salts of long-chain fatty acids are known as ___________. Soap
81. There are three major classes of sex hormones:
a. female sex hormones [or ____________] Estrogens
b. male sex hormones [or ____________] Androgens
Progestrogen
c. pregnancy hormones [or ______________]
82. Sphingolipids, proteins, and polysaccharides make up ___________, Myelin the protective coating around
nerve fibers.
84. Myelin, the protective coating around nerve fibers, is made up of ___________. Look at 82
85. The characteristic odor of rancid butter is attributed to The released of butyric acid during decomposition
___________.
86. In naturally occurring polyunsaturated fatty acids, the relative position of double bonds is rarely
Conjugated
___________. Cardiovascular disease
87. There is growing evidence that “trans” fats are associated with an increased risk of ___________, and
the FDA now requires “trans fat” information to be provided on nutrition labels.
88. In naturally occurring polyunsaturated fatty acids, the stereochemistry of the double bonds is rarely
___________.
89. Prolonged heating of naturally occurring polyunsaturated fats may cause the stereochemistry of the
double bonds to change from ___________. Cis-to trans-
90. Most waxes, commonly found as protective coatings on skin, fur, hair, leaves, fruits, etc., are
Esters of long chain fatty acids & long chain alcohols
____________.

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