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Biochemistry

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Set 20 Lipids

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Question 1

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Which of the following is true of the London dispersion forces in fatty acids?

A) The London dispersion forces are maximum in unsaturated fatty acids.
B) The London dispersion forces are minimum in saturated fatty acids.
C) The London dispersion forces are higher for cis unsaturated fatty acids.
D) The London dispersion forces act over shorter segments of hydrocarbon chains.

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Question 2

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Which of the following statements is true of the calorific value of fats compared with that of carbohydrates?

A) The burning of both fatsand carbohydrates produces about 4 kcal/g of energy.
B) The burning of both fatsand carbohydrates produces about 9 kcal/g of energy.
C) The burning of carbohydrates produces about 4 kcal/g, whereasthe burning of fatsproduces about 9 kcal/g of energy.
D) The burning of carbohydrates produces about 9 kcal/g, whereas the burning of fats produces about 4 kcal/g of energy.

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Question 3

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In addition to fatty acids, which of the following compounds is found in triglycerides?

A) glycol
B) glycerol
C) acetone
D) propanone

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