WorksheetsPop Quiz 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 4mins
1. Which of the following is NOT a description of lipids?
A. It is insoluble in water
B. it attracts water
C. One of the principal structural components of living cells
D. It is animal fat or a vegetable oil
All are considered common fatty acids, EXCEPT:
A. Lauric Acid
B. Stearic Acid
C. Oleic Acid
D. All of the above
Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic between fats and oils?
A. physical state at room temperature
B. number of fatty acid residues presented
C. number of structural subunits present
D. no correct response
Under basic conditions, lipid molecule hydrolysis produces
Glycerol + Water
Glycerol + Fatty acids
Glycerol + Fatty acid salts
Water + Fatty acids
_________________ is an unsaturated fatty acid.
Oleic acid
stearic acid
Palmitic acid
Butyric acid
Identify the unsaturated fatty acid .
Lauric acid
linolenic acid
Myristic acid
Stearic acid
Which is a monounsaturated fatty acid?
Linoleic acid
Linolenic acid
Oleic acid
Which is a polyunsaturated fatty acid?
Oleic acid
Linolenic acid
Myristic acid
Identify another polyunsaturated fatty acid
Oleic acid
Stearic acid
Lauric acid
Linoleic acid
________________ is an omega-3 fatty acid.
Linoleic
Linolenic
Which is an omega-6 fatty acid ?
Linoleic acid
Butyric acid
Myristic acid
Oleic acid
