Fatty Acids Quiz by Lance

What are the 4 general types of fats?

• Saturated, Monosaturated, Polysaturated,

  Trans Fat

• Healthy Fat,

  Unhealthy Fat

  Okay Fat

• Saturated

  Monounsaturated

  Polyunsaturated

  Trans Fat

The chemical nature of saturated fats is...

• Hydrogen atoms are saturated with carbon atoms and contain double bonds between hydrogen atoms

• Carbon atoms are saturated with hydrogen atoms and DO NOT contain double bonds between carbon atoms

• Carbon atoms are saturated with hydrogen atoms and contain double bonds between carbon atoms

How does saturated fat affect LDL and HDL?

• Raises LDL,

  Lowers HDL

• Raises HDL,

  Lowers LDL

• Raises both HDL and LDL

Which type of fat contains only 1 carbon-carbon double bond?

• Monounsaturated Fat

• Polyunsaturated Fat

• Omega 3 fat

• Singular Fats

Which of the following fatty acid structures represent a Polyunsaturated Fat?

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What type of fat is typically solid at room temperature?

• Saturated

• Monounsaturated

• Polyunsaturated

Which fat is MOST known for its association with heart disease and high cholesterol?

• Saturated Fat

• Unsaturated Fat

• Trans Fat

What is the process of adding hydrogen to liquid oil to make it solid called?

• Hydroxylation

• Hydroxyl

• Hydrogenation

• Hydroflask

They are organic acids with at least one ______ group and a long ______ chain that can be joined by double bonds. They derive from triglycerides and phospholipids.