Saponification

Saponification

Question 1. Saponification.
Answer:

The hydrolysis of triacylglycerols by alkali, to produce glycerol and soaps is known as saponification.

Triacylglycerol + 3NaOH →Glycerol + 3-R – CooNa (Soaps)

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Question 2. Name lipotropic substance.
Answer:

• Choline
• Methionine
• Inositol
• Folic acid
• Vitamin B₁₂.
• Glycine
• Serine.

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Question 3. List two functions of phospholipids and give two examples of them.
Answer:

Functions:

• Along with proteins forms a structural component of the membrane and regulates its permeability
• Maintains conformation of electron transport chain B Helps in absorption of fats from the intestine and prevents the occurrence of fatty liver
• Helps in cholesterol removal from the body

Examples:

• Glycerophospholipids

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1. • Phosphatidic acid
   • Lecithins
   • Cephalins
   • Plasmalogens
   • Sphingophospholipids