Lipids Revision

Hydrogen atoms are on opposite sides of a double bond in cis fatty acids

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a source of saturated fat

• Eggs

• Meat

• Butter

• Avocado

LDL stands for

Answer explanation

low-density lipoprotein

Smoke point occurs in fats at

• 200

• 250

• 210

• 260

Excess lipids are stored as ______ tissue

Answer explanation

adipose

Essential fatty acids cannot be made in the body

• True

• False

What is a result of Oxidative rancidity?

• Evaporation

• Lipids become softer and spreadable

• Unpleasant smell and taste

• Lipid becomes more solid and unspreadable

Lipids are composed of

Answer explanation

three fatty acids and a glycerol molecule

Which is not a function of omega 3 fatty acids in the diet?

• Healthy brain functioning

• encourage peristalsis

• reduce blood clots in coronary arteries

• healthy skin and hair

Which is NOT a function of lipids?

• Heat & Energy

• Protect delicate organs

• Repair cells

• Form cell membranes