Table of contents

1. Introduction to Biochemistry4h 34m
2. Water3h 23m
3. Amino Acids8h 10m
4. Protein Structure10h 4m
5. Protein Techniques14h 5m
6. Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics13h 38m
7. Enzyme Inhibition and Regulation 8h 42m
8. Protein Function 9h 41m
9. Carbohydrates7h 49m
10. Lipids5h 49m
11. Biological Membranes and Transport 6h 37m
12. Biosignaling9h 45m
Review 1: Nucleic Acids, Lipids, & Membranes2h 47m
Review 2: Biosignaling, Glycolysis, Gluconeogenesis, & PP-Pathway3h 12m
Review 3: Pyruvate & Fatty Acid Oxidation, Citric Acid Cycle, & Glycogen Metabolism2h 26m
Review 4: Amino Acid Oxidation, Oxidative Phosphorylation, & Photophosphorylation1h 48m

1. Introduction to Biochemistry

Lipids

Biochemistry

1. Introduction to Biochemistry

Lipids

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Multiple Choice

Tropical oils such as coconut oil and palm oil are rich in which type of fat?

Saturated fat

Monounsaturated fat

Trans fat

Polyunsaturated fat

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Understand the types of fats: Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms in their fatty acid chains, making them solid at room temperature. Monounsaturated fats have one double bond, polyunsaturated fats have multiple double bonds, and trans fats are artificially hydrogenated fats.

Recognize the characteristics of tropical oils: Coconut oil and palm oil are known to be solid or semi-solid at room temperature, which is a key property of saturated fats.

Recall the health implications and chemical structure: Saturated fats are typically found in animal products and certain plant oils, including tropical oils. Their structure lacks double bonds, making them more stable and solid.

Eliminate incorrect options: Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature due to the presence of double bonds. Trans fats are artificially created and not naturally abundant in tropical oils.

Conclude based on the evidence: Tropical oils like coconut oil and palm oil are rich in saturated fats due to their chemical structure and physical properties.