What is the general name for the class of compounds that aid in emulsification of long chain fatty acids prior to uptake by intestinal epithelial cells? O bile acids O serum albumin O chylomicrons O steroids

Q: Which of the following aids in the digestion of fats? .COOH (а) (b) (d) None of these но HO.

A: Fats are the biomolecules that help in storing energy. Good and healthy fats are required in the…

Q: What are the two major products of phospholipid digestion?

A: Phospholipids are a kind of lipid that includes a hydrophilic "head" that contains a phosphate group…

Q: The small intestine catabolizes amino acids, producing signifi cant amounts of NH4+. Describe the…

A: The small intestine is the major site in the body, which helps in the process of absorption. All the…

Q: Our stomachs secrete hydrochloric acid. Knowing the function of antacids, what do you think causes…

A: The human body is a well built machine in which all the organs coordinate together to make it work.…

Q: Which among the choices is produced when the peptide DESIREE is subjected to enzymatic digestion in…

A: Amino acids make proteins. They do so by making polypeptide chains. These chains have peptide…

Q: What is the major function of cholesterol esters? O Make cholesterol more hydrophobic so they can be…

A: Cholesterol esters are chemical compounds formed by the esterification of cholesterol molecules with…

Q: hy does saliva hydrolyze starch in the mouth but not in the stomach

A: In the mouth, starch enzymes act mainly to remove starch. Those who do not have these enzymes are…

Q: why do lipids have a higher caloric value per gram than carbohydrates or proteins?

A: Calorie content: It refers to the amount of energy contained in a food or fuel. It is determined by…

Q: How does adipose tissue metabolize absorbed triglyceride, and what are the three major sources of…

A: The digestive system consists of a collection of organs that help in the digestion and metabolism of…

Q: What are the enzymes for digestion of lipids ?

A: Major lipids in the body are triacylglycerols. Other lipids are phospholipids , glycolipids ,…

Q: f someone develops maltose intolerance, what wouldbe true about that person? 1-They have a…

A: Maltose is a disaccharide meaning, it formed by condensation of two monosaccharide units that is…

Q: Conversion of disaccharides to monosaccharides are associated with: O stomach O intestinal mucosa…

A: Chemically carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones. They have the general formula :…

Q: Why would cooking a plant or piece of meat affect the activity of catalase, but not the activity of…

A: Enzymes are a class of proteins that act as biological catalysts. They increase the rate of the…

Q: Which of the following is/are true of bile salts? (Select any/all that apply) O They help emulsify…

A: Bile salts are synthesized and conjugated in the liver, secreted into bile, stored temporarily in…

Q: Our stomachs secrete hydrochloric acid. What functions does this hydrochloric acid serve?

A: Parietal cells or oxyntic cells are found in the fundic part of the stomach. They secrete…

Q: What reaction or process in metabolism is catalyzed by each of the following enzymes: (a) lipase;…

A: Enzymes are biological catalysts that can fasten the reaction rate by decreasing the activation…

Q: Is there a possibility that our body is too much of amino acid? If there is, what are the…

A: Introduction: Amino acids are biomolecules that contain an amino and a carboxyl group along with a…

Q: What is the biological function of glycogen? Which type of cells and tissue store glycogen? What are…

A: Glycogen is a highly branched polysaccharide that is composed of glucose molecules linked together…

Q: What are pantothenic acid and biotin? Explain how these molecules are important to cellular…

A: The cell perform multiple metabolic pathways in order to maintain the life processes. The major…

Q: Where does digestion occur in the body, and what kinds of chemical reactions does it involve?

A: Digestion is a process through which the raw food that we eat is digested with the help of enzymes…

Q: Select ALL of the following that pepsin, trypsin, and chymotrypsin share in common: they all digest…

A: All these enzymes helps in digestion play a important role in digestive system.

Q: How do bile affect lipids and how does it work in our body?

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Q: Can you please explain the diagram it has lots of parts and can you explain in simple terms as to…

A: Thyroid hormone is important in the regulation of metabolic rate and also in maintaining lipid…

Q: Lipoproteins that transport lipids from the diet are described as exogenous. Those that transport…

A: Lipoproteins that transport lipids from the diet are described as exogenous. The lipids that are…

Q: Is taking  Multivitamins plus zinc every day affect Our lipid metabolism?  If yes, in what way?

A: Zinc, alone or in conjunction with some other recognised antioxidant minerals and vitamins, may…

Q: Egg yolks contain a high amount of cholesterol, but they also contain a high amount of lecithin.…

A: Eggs are an excellent source of both micro and macronutrients as these nutrients are contained in…

Q: Select ALL of the following for which ascorbic acid is particularly important: increasing calcium…

A: All the above options are correct.

Q: What are trans-fatty acids? In what kinds of food are they present and what type of lipid does it…

A: Fatty acids are long chain hydrocarbons with one carboxyl group. The alkyl chain present in fatty…

Q: Why can fat soulable vitamins build up to a toxic level in body ?

A: Vitamins are essential compounds for the metabolic activities of our body. They are required in very…

Q: How do lipoproteins transport water-insoluble lipid molecules in the bloodstream?

A: Lipoproteins are complex aggregates of lipids and proteins.

Q: Which of the following describe the role that HCI acid plays in our digestive system? mechanical…

A: Large, water-insoluble food molecules must be broken down into smaller, water-soluble ones during…

Q: Trace the pathway taken by bile acids from the liver andback. What is this pathway called?

A: Bile acids and the liver represent the biliary system. It consists mainly of two organs (liver and…

Q: What are the effects of physicaI and chemicaI properties of carbohydrates and lipids in human…

A: Carbohydrates and lipids are important sources of human nutrition. The food we ingest are rich in…

Q: Among the many eat-all-you-want-and-lose-weight diets that have been popular for a time is one that…

A: Diet is sum of the total food taken by a person of an organism. The word diet means the use of…

Q: In which part of the digestive tract are α-Amylase produced?  What does this tell you about the site…

A: The conversion of complex molecules such as proteins and carbohydrates present in the food into the…

Q: Describe the fate of fatty acids absorbed by enterocytes based on the reaction with…

A: The majority of the fats in the diet exist as triacylglycerol. They are hydrolyzed into…

Q: Does HCl in the stomach hydrolyze both the 1,4- and 1,6-glycosodic bonds?

A: A glycosidic bond is a type of covalent bond that joins a carbohydrate molecule to another group,…