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What is the primary function of lipids in the body?
What is the primary function of lipids in the body?
- Aid in cellular mobility
- Act as the first source of energy (correct)
- Provide structural support
- Serve as enzymes
Which characteristic distinguishes a saturated fat from an unsaturated fat?
Which characteristic distinguishes a saturated fat from an unsaturated fat?
- Solid at room temperature
- Compact molecular structure
- Liquid at room temperature (correct)
- Contains maximum hydrogen atoms
What is the building block of nucleic acids?
What is the building block of nucleic acids?
- Triglyceride
- Monosaccharide
- Nucleotide (correct)
- Amino acid
How many different amino acids are there, and how many of them are considered essential?
How many different amino acids are there, and how many of them are considered essential?
What is the key characteristic that defines a molecule as a lipid?
What is the key characteristic that defines a molecule as a lipid?
Which macromolecule is responsible for cellular mobility and contractility?
Which macromolecule is responsible for cellular mobility and contractility?
If an atom gains an electron, what is the resulting charge?
If an atom gains an electron, what is the resulting charge?
Which element is the most abundant in living things?
Which element is the most abundant in living things?
How many protons are in an atom with atomic number 17?
How many protons are in an atom with atomic number 17?
Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons?
Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons?
What is the pH of a solution with a high concentration of hydrogen ions?
What is the pH of a solution with a high concentration of hydrogen ions?
Which characteristic of water allows it to stick to other substances?
Which characteristic of water allows it to stick to other substances?
