FNDH 620 Exam 2 | 100% Correct | Verified | 2024 Version

What are the most prevalent saturated fatty acids in average US diet? A. palmitic and stearic acid B. oleic and linoleic C. linoleic and linolenic D. acetic and butyric - Palmitic and stearic acid What is formed when fatty acids are oxidized in the mitochondria? A. glycerol; B. pyruvate; C. triacylglyceride; D. acetyl CoA; - Acetyl CoA What is the normal product of the fatty acid synthase? A. Triacylglyceride; B. Palmitate; C.n-3 fatty acid; D.n-6 fatty acid; - Palmitate Which fatty acid is considered essential and must be supplied by the diet? A. a-linolenic acid; B. Linoleic acid; C. y-linolenic acid; D.Arachidonic acid; E. A and B. - A and BHumans build about ____mg of cholesterol each day. A. 100 B. 300 C. 700 D. 2000 - 700 Cholesterol is the precursor of the following except: A. Estrogens and androgens; B. Glucocorticoids; C. Bile acids; D. Vitamin D; E. Phospholipids. - Phospholipids What is the most active site of lipid digestion? A. stomach B. duodenum C. upper jejunum D. ileum - Upper jejunum The main function of lipoproteins is A. To facilitate lipid digestion; B. To protect against CVD; C. To act as the carrier of lipids; D. To provide energy; E. All of the above. - To act as the carrier of lipids The main component of a HDL molecule is protein. A. True B. False - True