Lipids Quiz
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If you eat too much saturated fat, cholesterol might build up:
A. in your brain
B. in your liver
C. in your veins and arteries
D. in your bones
Why is saturated fat found in so many animal products?
A. Because it’s part of the cell membranes of animal tissues
B. Because animals must eat saturated fat to survive
C. Because proteins are broken down into saturated fat when animals die
D. Because saturated fat is a key component of animal bones
True or False. All cholesterol is bad for you.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Lipids differ from most other larger biomolecules in that they
A. Are hydrophillic
B. Are hydrophobic
C. Do not have specific shapes
D. Do not contain carbon
How many kilojoule are there in 1 gram of fat?
A. 30
B. 16
C. 37
D. 17
Examples of polyunsaturated fats are
A. Butter, mayonaise, dairy
B. Animal products
C. Vegetable oils, corn oil, soybean oil
D. Olive oil, avocados, peanuts
A sedentary lifestyle can cause glucose to turn into body fat. What is the best synonym for “sedentary?”
A. healthy
B. hyperactive
C. sleep-deprived
D. inactive
The characteristic that all lipids have in common is—-
A. made of lots of double bonds
B. acidic when mixed with water
C. no high energy content
D. do not dissolve in water
Ideally, what is the recommended amount of cholesterol that should be consumed daily?
A. None
B. 1 g
C. 2 g
D. 4 g
A stick of butter is what type of fat?
A. Saturated Fat
B. Polyunsaturated Fat
C. Monounsaturated Fat
Animal products are good sources of
A. Monounsaturated fats
B. Saturated fats
C. Trans Fats
Which of the following items might be high in saturated fat?
A. purified water
B. whole wheat bread
C. ice cream
D. broccoli
Which nutrient supplies the most energy per gram?
A. carbohydrates
B. fats
C. protein
D. water
Stored energy e.g. oils, butter, margarine
A. Fats
B. Carbohydrates
C. Minerals
D. Vitamins
Why are HDLS (High-Density Lipoproteins) considered the “heroes”?
A. They transport excess cholesterol back to liver
B. They transport excess cholesterol to arteries
C. They are processed through the body very quickly
D. They are found in every fatty food
True or False. Monounsaturated fats are the only good fats for you.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Which of the following is a main function of a lipid?
A. source of quick energy
B. stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane
C. transport substances in and out of the cell
D. stores genetic information
What type of fat is the BEST to consume?
A. Trans
B. Polyunsaturated
C. Monounsaturated
D. Saturated
Which of these is not a function of lipids?
A. Quick energy
B. Sturctural components in cell membranes
C. Waterproofing
D. Long term energy storage
Why is fat an important part of our diet?
A. Because it tastes good
B. Because it carries so much energy
C. Because it contains nutrients you can’t get from anything else
D. Because it contain oxygen atoms
This nutrient is needed in small amounts to insulate our bodies from the cold and to cushion our organs
A. vitamins
B. carbohydrates
C. sugar
D. fat
What is Hydrogenation?
And Is it good for us?
A. Hydrogen atoms converting a solid fat into liquid/NO
B. Hydrogen atoms converting a solid fat into liquid/YES
C. Hydrogen atoms converting an oil into a solid form/ NO
D. Hydrogen atoms converting an oil into a solid form/ YES
What is the key difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
A. Saturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature; unsaturated fats are usually solid
B. Saturated fats stay solid at room temperature; unsaturated fats are usually liquid
C. Saturated fats can be found in vegetable oils, unsaturated fats can be found in animal products
D. Saturated fats are healthier than unsaturated fats
Monomers of Lipids include
A. amino acids
B. monosaccharides
C. nucleotides
D. glycerol and fatty acids
A product that contains lots of hydrogenated oils is probably rich in:
A. Saturated fat
B. Unsaturated fat
C. Monosaturated fat
D. Trans fat
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