Sergey Bylikin, Gary Horner and, Brian Murphy Solutions for Chapter: Biochemistry, Exercise 13: Questions

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Sergey Bylikin Chemistry Solutions for Exercise - Sergey Bylikin, Gary Horner and, Brian Murphy Solutions for Chapter: Biochemistry, Exercise 13: Questions

Attempt the practice questions on Chapter 23: Biochemistry, Exercise 13: Questions with hints and solutions to strengthen your understanding. Oxford IB Diploma Programme Chemistry Course Companion solutions are prepared by Experienced Embibe Experts.

Questions from Sergey Bylikin, Gary Horner and, Brian Murphy Solutions for Chapter: Biochemistry, Exercise 13: Questions with Hints & Solutions

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Describe the importance of dietary fibre for a balanced diet and the prevention of various health conditions.

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State the names and structural formulae of fatty acids that can be present only in: saturated fats.

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State the names and structural formulae of fatty acids that can be present only in: cis-fats.

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State the names and structural formulae of fatty acids that can be present only in: trans-fats.

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Fats and vegetable oils are triesters of glycerol and fatty acids. State the conditions required for the hydrogenation of unsaturated oils.

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Fats and vegetable oils are triesters of glycerol and fatty acids. Hydrogenation can result in the formation of trans fatty acids. Outline the meaning of the term trans fatty acids and explain why their formation is undesirable.

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Retinal can reversibly bind to a protein, opsin, to produce a biological pigment “visual purple”. State another name for the “visual purple” pigment.

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Retinal can reversibly bind to a protein, opsin, to produce a biological pigment “visual purple”. Outline the role of this pigment in vision.