Which of the following defines the term "conjugated linoleic acid"?
A) A type of cis-fatty acid
B) A triglyceride with a phosphate group
C) A fatty acid with the chemical make-up of linoleic acid but with a different configuration
D) A food additive that preserves or delays rancidity of fats in foods
E) A nitrogen-containing compound found in foods and made in the body from the amino acid methionine

Question

Which of the following defines the term "conjugated linoleic acid"? 
A) A type of cis-fatty acid 
B) A triglyceride with a phosphate group 
C) A fatty acid with the chemical make-up of linoleic acid but with a different configuration 
D) A food additive that preserves or delays rancidity of fats in foods 
E) A nitrogen-containing compound found in foods and made in the body from the amino acid methionine

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Conjugated linoleic acid is a type of fatty acid with the chemical make-up of linoleic acid but with a different configuration.

Which of the Following Defines the Term "Conjugated Linoleic Acid