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