Quiz 5
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Which of the following lipids plays an important role in reducing a person's risk for heart disease?
alpha-linolenic acid
Lipids are easily dissolved in water.
false
The COOH end of a fatty acid is called the methyl end.
false
A fatty acid with a 10-carbon chain and one double carbon bond is characterized as a
monounsaturated, medium-chain fatty acid.
Which of the following foods is the richest source of omega-3 fatty acids?
salmon
Which of the following fatty acids is typically solid at room temperature?
saturated
Which of the following substances is classified as a lipid?
sterols
A triglyceride is comprised of
three fatty acids and one glycerol.
The body stores lipids as
triglycerides
The body uses cholesterol to manufacture sex hormones and bile.
true
