MLT Clinical Chemistry: Lipids and Lipoproteins Questions With Complete Solutions

Role of Lipids correct answer: -Precursor for steroid hormone synthesis -Insulators for nerve conduction and heat retention -Rich source of energy & efficient way to store excess calories -Role in cell membranes Chylomicrons correct answer: transporting triglycerides to the liver VLDLs correct answer: transport the triglycerides to the cells for storage or energy use LDL correct answer: low-density lipoprotein HDL correct answer: high-density lipoprotein "Good" Cholesterol correct answer: HDL "Bad" cholesterol correct answer: LDL Types of Lipids correct answer: -Triglycerides -Cholesterol -Phospholipids -Fatty acids Fatty acids correct answer: linear chains that provides energy through B-oxidation and are components of other lipids as esters of alcohol what are the 2 essential fatty acids? correct answer: linolenic and linoleic acid What 2 characteristics are Fatty acids classified by? correct answer: 1. Length of chain 2. Saturated or unsaturated short-chain fatty acid correct answer: 4-6 C atoms medium-chain fatty acid correct answer: 8-12 C atoms long-chain fatty acid correct answer: >12 C atoms Saturated fatty acid correct answer: all C are bonded with