Fatty Acids

Question 0

Palmitic acid

Answer 0

16:0, most abundant saturated fatty acid and it raises serum cholesterol levels

Question 1

Lauric and myristic

Answer 1

12:0 and 14:0, medium chain fatty acids found in palm coconut oil. Saturated fats and raise serum cholesterol levels

Question 2

Stearic acid

Answer 2

18:0, saturated fatty acid but it has a neutral or cholesterol lowering effect

Question 3

Oleic acid

Answer 3

18:1w9, most abundant mono saturated fatty acid, lower serum cholesterol levels without lowering HDL levels

Question 4

Linoleic acid

Answer 4

18:2,w6, essential polyunsaturated fatty acid found in vegetable oils and lowers serum cholesterol

Question 5

Linolenic acid

Answer 5

18:3w3, essential polyunsaturated fatty acid also found in vegetable oils and lowers serum concentration

Question 6

Arachnidonic acid

Answer 6

20:4w6, polyunsaturated fatty acids made from linoleic acid and is a precursos for synthesis of w6 eicosanoids

Question 7

Eicosapentaenoic acid

Answer 7

20:5w3, and 22:6w3, are polyunsaturated fatty acids made from linolenic acids and precursos for synthesis of w3 eicosanoids

Question 8

Trans fatty acid

Answer 8

Cis double bonds are converted to the trans conformation.

Raise serum cholesterol levels as much or more than saturated fatty acids

Question 9

Triglycerides

Answer 9

Esters of the 3C glycerol and 3 fatty acids

Each of the carbons of glycerol can be esterified win a different fatty acid

Question 10

Phospholipids

Answer 10

Most abundant lipids in membranes of cells