Lipids

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Lipids: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Lipids, Fatty Acids, Chemical Properties of Alcohol, Chemical Properties of Esters, Triglycerides & Phospholipids etc.

Important Questions on Lipids

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Blood capillaries are made of

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Lipids are generally called _____(polysaccharides/monoglycerides/diglycerides/triglycerides).

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Explain the polarity in triglycerides.

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Write a short note on the chemical properties of ester.

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Write a note on the formation of the ester.

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Write a short note on the structure of glycerol.

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_____ is the functional group of alcohol.

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The following diagram shows the general structure of a triglyceride. 

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Mention the products of hydrolysis of this triglyceride.

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Which one of the following is NOT an unsaturated fatty acid?

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Lecithin is a

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The following fish is a good source for omega 3 fatty acids

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Amphipathy means

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Which of the following is not a polymeric compound?

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All the following are 18 carbons containing fatty acids, except:

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Lipids associated with cell membrane are _____.

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What are carotenoids?

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Chemically, lipids are

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Which steroid component is present in bile salt?

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Carotenoids mainly help in which of the process?

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Carotenoids are present in which of the following?