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An omega-3 fatty acid is one that has its first double bond _____ end of the mol

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Question

An omega-3 fatty acid is one that has its first double bond _____ end of the molecule. between the third and fourth carbons from the carboxylic acid end between the second and third carbons from the carboxylic acid end between the second and third carbons from the methyl end between the third and fourth carbons from the methyl end Linolenic acid is an example of: an omega-3 fatty acid a saturated fatty acid an omega-6 fatty acid a short-chain fatty acid Saturated fatty acids tend to be found primarily in which of the following? vegetable oils beef and dairy products tropical oils b and c What type of amphipathic lipid is illustrated here? monoglyceride diglyceride polar glyceride phospholipid The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that saturated fatty acids constitute no more than _____ of dietary energy, and that trans fatty acids constitute no more than _____ of total kilocalories. 20, 30 1, 10 10, 1 25, 10 Which of the following is a lipoprotein? chylomicron LDL HDL all of the above Lipid digestion occurring in the small intestine is complex, involving several steps. Which of the following is correct in terms of the sequence of these events? emulsification by saliva rightarrow digestion by gastric lipase rightarrow micelle formation emulsification by bile rightarrow micelle formation rightarrow digestion by pancreatic lipase micelle formation rightarrow emulsification by bile rightarrow digestion by pancreatic lipase digestion by gastric lipase rightarrow micelle formation rightarrow emulsification by bil

Explanation / Answer

17. The answer is: d. between the third and fourth carbons from the methyl end

an omega-3 fatty acid is one that has its first double bond between the third and fourth carbons from the methyl end of the molecule.

18. The answer is: a. an omega-3 fatty acid.

Linolenic acid is an example of an omega-3 fatty acid.

19. The answer is: d. b and c

Saturated fatty acids are tend to be found primarily in beef and dairy products and tropical oil.

20 The answer is: d. Phospholipid

The amphipathic lipid illustrated is a phospholipid.