Exam 18: Lipids

Which of the following is an essential fatty acid?

A hormone important in egg development in the ovaries is _____.

The function of this cellular organelle is the synthesis of proteins,lipids,and other substances.

Consider the figure below.To produce a cerebroside,which of the species listed might be placed in the box?

Which of the following lipids is classified as saponifiable?

Prostaglandins are synthesized in the body from steroids.

A compound that is classified as a triglyceride is also a triacylglycerol.

The class of lipids known as prostaglandins is derived from the compound shown below.

Biodiesel is a fuel that is derived from specific types of resources.Which of the following would not be considered a good source for biodiesel?

Fatty acids present as components in cell membrane are often _____.

Which of the following class of materials can be used as an emulsifying agent?

While vegetable oils are higher in unsaturated fatty acids compared to animal fats,they still contain saturated fatty acids.

Which of the following liproproteins are used to transport fat from the intestines to the liver?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a lipid?

Which of the following fatty acids is most likely to be found in an oil?

One of the products of hydrolysis of a fat is a(n)_____.

Which of the following fatty acids has the highest melting point?

Both fats and oils produce glycerol and fatty acids when hydrolyzed in an acid solution.

One should include olive oil in a healthy diet because it is high in monounsaturated fatty acids,high in antioxidants and very low in calories.

Unsaturated fats must contain at least one double bond in the carbon skeleton.