Question

match the fat - related terms to their appropriate definitions. a lipid that is solid at room temperature fatty acids that the body cannot make so you must get them in food. omega 3 omega 6 a sterol made in the body for various reasons. also found in animal fats. a substance that can mix fats and water and permanently disperse the fat in water. a lipid that is liquid at room temperature a phospholipid that is the major constituent of cell membranes. 1. fat 2. oil 3. cholesterol 4. lechithin 5. essential fatty acids 6. emulsifier 7. chylomicrons 8. 9 9. linoleic acid

Explanation:

1. A lipid that is solid at room - temperature is fat.
2. Fatty acids that the body cannot make so you must get them in food are essential fatty acids.
3. Omega - 3 and omega - 6 are types of essential fatty acids. Linoleic acid is an omega - 6 fatty acid.
4. A sterol made in the body for various reasons and also found in animal fats is cholesterol.
5. A substance that can mix fats and water and permanently disperse the fat in water is an emulsifier.
6. A lipid that is liquid at room temperature is oil.
7. Lecithin is a phospholipid that is the major constituent of cell membranes. Chylomicrons are not relevant to the given definitions here.

Answer:

1. fat
2. essential fatty acids
3. essential fatty acids
4. essential fatty acids
5. cholesterol
6. emulsifier
7. oil
8. lecithin