Lipids

Question 1

Lipids commonly contain fatty acids. What are the two parts of a fatty acid? Check the correct answers below.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: long chain of carbon and hydrogen; C: carboxyl group

Question 2

Which food has the least amount of monounsaturated fat?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

E: Butter

Question 3

Is it better to have more saturated fat or unsaturated fat in your diet?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: Unsaturated

Question 4

Which food has the greatest amount of polyunsaturated fat?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Canola oil

Question 5

Which characteristics did you name?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: two fatty acids; B: glycerol; C: carboxyl group

Question 6

What did you remember to include in your paragraph?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Fats provide long-term energy storage.; B: Fats provide insulation and protection.; C: Phospholipids are the main component of cell membranes.; D: Waxes provide a waterproof coating on leaves and feathers.; E: Steroids are part of cell membranes and chemical messengers in the body.

Question 7

What structural difference did you include in your answer? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Triglycerides have three fatty acids and phospholipids only have two.; B: Phospholipids have a phosphate group and triglycerides do not.

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