10 Questions
What is the main source of glycerol?
Endogenous lipolysis of fats in adipose tissue
Which alcohol is typically found in waxes?
Cetylalcohol
What property makes glycerol almost insoluble in ether?
Oily fluid consistency
Which statement about alcohols in lipid molecules is correct?
Cholesterol ester contains sphingosine
In what form is glycerol directly absorbed into the blood from the gut?
Liquid form
What is the main function of cholesterol in cell membranes?
Acting as a major structural constituent
Where is cholesterol predominantly found in the adrenal cortex?
In the corpus luteum
Which process involves the conversion of glycerol to glucose and glycogen?
Gluconeogenesis
In which form does cholesterol occur mainly in the brain and nervous tissue?
Free form
Which vitamin is synthesized using cholesterol as a precursor?
Vitamin D
Test your knowledge on alcohols present in lipid molecules such as glycerol, sphingosine, cholesterol, and higher alcohols. Learn about their roles and properties in various lipid compounds.
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