NUTR 2320 Topic 2 Quiz
Which of these is an essential fatty acid? stearic acid, palmitic acid, linoleic acid, docosahexaenoic acid?
Linoleic Acid
Which of these is an omega-3 fatty acid? alpha-linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, all of the above?
all of the above
Which of the following is the chemical basis for steroid derivatives?
cholesterol
Hydrogenation
converts liquid fats to more solid fats
Which of the following is true about oleic acid?
it is a C18:1
In a trans-fatty acid,
the hydrogens are on opposite sides of the carbon chain
Gangliosides are derived from cholesterol
False
T/F: All types of fatty acids are metabolized to hormone-like mediators that send inflammatory signals to body cells.
False
Which of the following fatty acids is long chain and atherogenic? pentanoic, oleic, palmitic, stearic, all of the above
Palmitic
cerebrosides are
glycolipids