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one of the screening tests for excess lipids (fats) in the blood. It is usually part of an evaluation of risk factors for Heart disease.
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Lipids which are used to store energy and cushion structures are called?
Triglycerides
Which macromolecule are often made of three fatty acids bound to a glycerol molecule?
triglycerides
Triglycerides are the monomers for what type of macromolecule?
Triglycerides are macromolecules called lipids, better known as fats or oils. Triglycerides are named for the monomer components they contain. "Tri" means three, and triglycerides are built from monomers of three fatty acids bonded to a glycerol.
Are triglycerides a carbohydrate?
No. Fatty acid and glycerol are what makes up a fat molecule with the ester bond.
What is the difference between liquid triglycerides and solid triglycerides?
The melting point (the melting point depends on the length of the carbon chain).
What organ is tested for triglycerides?
A blood test is used to measure triglycerides.
What are medium-chain triglycerides used for?
Medium-chain triglycerides are often used by athletes to increase their endurance during sports or exercise regimes.
What blood test shows the component parts of cholestero triglycerides and lipoprotiens?
Lipid profile
What test requires 12 hour fasting?
CBC,pt,total protien, triglycerides
What color tube used for Triglycerides?
red
Blood test results that reveal a person's serum cholesterol and triglycerides are called?
A lipid profile
How do you use the Sudan IV test?
Sudan IV is a diazo dye for staining lipids, lipoproteins, and triglycerides. It is used in Sudan staining, wherein it attaches to the fats chemically.
Are dehydration reactions used to form triglycerides?
YES.
What hydrolysis test would a positive test result be expected for the etiologic agent of acne Propionibacterium acnes?
Triglycerides hydrolysis test because this bacterium feeds on fatty acids.
What is Clofibrate used for?
Medication used to lower levels of blood cholesterol and triglycerides
How lipids are stored in the body?
They are stored as triglycerides, phospholipids and sterols(cholesterol)Are you studying for Dr. Small's test?
What is Tricor?
Tricor is a brand of drug fenofibrate which is used to treat high cholesterol (and especially high triglycerides).
