Fats and Proteins

What macronutrients are insoluble in water?

• a.carbohydrates
• b.fats
• c.minerals
• d.salt

What purpose does fat serve in the body?

• a.It is a reserve supply of energy
• b.It is a structural material
• c.It is an insulation material
• d.All of the choices

Molecules that are made of one molecule of glycerol and three fatty acids are called:

• a.carbohydrates
• b.polymers
• c.proteins
• d.triglycerides

What fats are called saturated?

• a.fats that contain no double bonds in fatty acid chains
• b.fats that have some double bonds in fatty acid chains
• c.fats that have triple bonds in fatty acid chains
• d.none of the choices

Unsaturated fats that are liquids are called:

• a.amino acids
• b.animal fat
• c.glycogen
• d.oils

What fats are called polyunsaturated?

• a.fats that have few double bonds
• b.fats that have many double bonds
• c.fats that have no double bonds
• d.none of the choices

What are the healthiest fats to include in the diet?

• a.monounsaturated
• b.polyunsaturated
• c.saturated
• d.unsaturated

Proteins are polymers of:

• a.amino acids
• b.glucose
• c.nucleic acids
• d.sucrose

A bond between amino acids is called a(n):

• a.acid bond
• b.hydrogen bond
• c.ionic bond
• d.peptide bond

Proteins are:

• a.fatty acids
• b.lipids
• c.polypeptides
• d.triglycerides

The primary structure of a protein is determined by:

• a.none of the choices
• b.the hydrogen bonding in the molecule
• c.the sequence of amino acids in the protein
• d.the way amino acids coil around themselves

The secondary structure of a protein is determined by:

• a.none of the choices
• b.the sequence of amino acids in the protein
• c.the way amino acids coil around themselves
• d.the way amino acids fold