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The phospholipid that prevents the adherence of inner surfaces of lungs
Biochemistry Pharmacist Competitive Exams
Q. The phospholipid that prevents the adherence of inner surfaces of lungs
Ans → Dipalmitoyl lecithin
Explanation →
This question is taken from the test/quiz post: Biochemistry Important One Liner Questions on Lipids - attemp/practice
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Q. The isomerism associated with unsaturated fatty acids
Ans → Geometric isomerism (cis-trans isomerism)
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Q. The lipids that are not the structural components of biological membranes
Ans → Triacylglycerols
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Q. The prefix sn used to represent glycerol, sn stands for
Ans → Stereospecific number
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Q. The number of mg of KOH required to hydrolyse 1 g fat or oil is known as
Ans → Saponification number
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Q. The phospholipid that prevents the adherence of inner surfaces of lungs
Ans → Dipalmitoyl lecithin
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Q. The phospholipid that produces second messengers in hormonal action
Ans → Phosphatidylinositol
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Q. Which is the simplest form of glycolipids which occur in the membranes of nervous tissue.
Ans → Cerebrosides
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Q. The lipids that possess both hydrophobic (non -polar) and hydrophilic (polar) groups are known as
Ans → amphipathic
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Q. Which are the organic substances relatively insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents (alcohol, ether).
Ans → Lipids
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Q. Which are the essential fatty acids that need to be supplied in the diet.
Ans → PUFA
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Ans → saturated
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