Question 1

When soaps disperse in water, the long hydrocarbon tails cluster together in a hydrophobic ball, while the ionic heads on the surface of the cluster stick out into the water. These spherical clusters are called ___________.

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Question 2

How many triglycerides (including stereoisomers)  are there which contain two molecules of stearic acid, and one of myristic acid?

Accepted Answer

A)   3
B)   6
C)   9
D)   12E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

The richest source of "X" is wheat germ oil. "X" is also found in fish oil and leafy green vegetables. It is fat-soluble, and  α\alphaα -tocopherol is the active compound present in it. It was first identified in 1922 as a dietary factor essential for reproduction in rats. Identify "X".

Accepted Answer

A)   Vitamin B
B)   Vitamin E
C)   Thiamine
D)   Riboflavin E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following fatty acids has the highest melting point?

Accepted Answer

A)   lauric acid
B)   myristic acid
C)   palmitic acid
D)   stearic acidE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The structure of andosterone is given below.  The following is produced when andosterone is treated with NaBH4 in ethanol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 26: Lipids

The richest source of "X" is wheat germ oil. "X" is also found in fish oil and leafy green vegetables. It is fat-soluble, and $\alpha$ -tocopherol is the active compound present in it. It was first identified in 1922 as a dietary factor essential for reproduction in rats. Identify "X".

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The structure of andosterone is given below. The following is produced when andosterone is treated with NaBH₄ in ethanol.

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How many triglycerides (including stereoisomers) are there which contain two molecules of stearic acid, and one of myristic acid?

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When soaps disperse in water, the long hydrocarbon tails cluster together in a hydrophobic ball, while the ionic heads on the surface of the cluster stick out into the water. These spherical clusters are called ___________.

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Which of the following fatty acids has the highest melting point?

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Exam 26: Lipids

The richest source of "X" is wheat germ oil. "X" is also found in fish oil and leafy green vegetables. It is fat-soluble, and α\alphaα -tocopherol is the active compound present in it. It was first identified in 1922 as a dietary factor essential for reproduction in rats. Identify "X".

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The structure of andosterone is given below. The following is produced when andosterone is treated with NaBH4 in ethanol.

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How many triglycerides (including stereoisomers) are there which contain two molecules of stearic acid, and one of myristic acid?

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When soaps disperse in water, the long hydrocarbon tails cluster together in a hydrophobic ball, while the ionic heads on the surface of the cluster stick out into the water. These spherical clusters are called ___________.

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Which of the following fatty acids has the highest melting point?

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The richest source of "X" is wheat germ oil. "X" is also found in fish oil and leafy green vegetables. It is fat-soluble, and $\alpha$ -tocopherol is the active compound present in it. It was first identified in 1922 as a dietary factor essential for reproduction in rats. Identify "X".

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The structure of andosterone is given below. The following is produced when andosterone is treated with NaBH₄ in ethanol.

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