TRIGLYCERIDE Flashcards
lTRIGLYCERIDE
how many fatty acids attached to long molecule of glycerol
a. 3
b 4
c. 5
d.6
a. 3
TRUE OR FALSE
TRIGLYCERIDE is a neutral fat
TRUE
TRIGLYCERIDE IS
A. INSOLUBLE
B. SOLUBLE
A. INSOLUBLE
TRUE OR FALSE
TRIGLYCERIDES HAS CHARGED WITH HYDROPHILIC GROUPS
FALSE NO CHARGED
TRIGLYCERIDES
T OR FALSE
It contains either saturated or unsaturated fats
TRUE
**Main storage form of lipids in man ( % of stored fats is triglyceride)
**
A. 90%
B. 95%
C. 100%
B. 95%
Triglycerides are hydrolysed and converted into
A. fatty acids
B. LIPASE
C. PHOSPOLIPID
A. fatty acids
TRIGLYCERIDES
TRUE OR FALSE
Hydrophobic/water insoluble
TRUE
The predominant form of triglyceride in plasma is
A. Glyceryl ester form
B. cholestine
C. Lecithin
D. Cephalin -
A. Glyceryl ester form
TRUE OR FALSE
Triglycerides DOES NOT Provides excellent insulation
**
FALSE!! IT PROVIDES
3 breakdown of triglyceride in adipose tissue
- Enzyme: Lipoprotein lipase (LPL)
- Hormones: Epinephrine
- Cortisol
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