Figure 5.2
-Which of the following statements is true regarding the molecule illustrated in Figure 5.2?
A) It is a saturated fatty acid.
B) A diet rich in this molecule may contribute to atherosclerosis.
C) Molecules of this type are usually liquid at room temperature.
D) It is a saturated fatty acid and a diet rich in this molecule may contribute to atherosclerosis.
E) It is a saturated fatty acid, a diet rich in this molecule may contribute to atherosclerosis, and molecules of this type are usually liquid at room temperature.

Question

Figure 5.2
-Which of the following statements is true regarding the molecule illustrated in Figure 5.2?
A) It is a saturated fatty acid. 
B) A diet rich in this molecule may contribute to atherosclerosis. 
C) Molecules of this type are usually liquid at room temperature. 
D) It is a saturated fatty acid and a diet rich in this molecule may contribute to atherosclerosis. 
E) It is a saturated fatty acid, a diet rich in this molecule may contribute to atherosclerosis, and molecules of this type are usually liquid at room temperature.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The molecule illustrated in Figure 5.2 is a saturated fatty acid, as indicated by the lack of double bonds in the hydrocarbon chain. A diet high in saturated fats has been linked to the development of atherosclerosis, a condition in which plaque accumulates in the walls of arteries, narrowing the passageway for blood flow. Therefore, choice D, "It is a saturated fatty acid and a diet rich in this molecule may contribute to atherosclerosis," is the correct answer. Choice A is incorrect because it does not take into account the potential health implications associated with consuming large amounts of saturated fat. Choice C is incorrect because saturated fatty acids are typically solid at room temperature, whereas unsaturated fatty acids with double bonds in the hydrocarbon chain are usually liquid at room temperature. Choice E includes both correct statements but also includes a false statement, making it an incorrect choice.

Figure 5.2 -Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Molecule