1.Why do fat molecules can pack closely together? a. "bends" b. polarity c. length d. linearity

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1.Why do fat molecules can pack closely together?

  • a. "bends"
  • b. polarity
  • c. length
  • d. linearity

2. Which one is NOT a property of glycerol? 

  • a. "backbone" in the simple lipid structure
  • b. undergoes condensation with three molecules of fatty acids
  • c. its OH groups reacts with the fatty functional groups of fatty acids
  • d. it is a water-soluble ester

3. Which one has to bends in the structure?

  • a. palmitic acid
  • b. oleic acid
  • c. linoleic acid
  • d. myristic acid
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