10 Questions
Which type of lipid is the major form of fat stored by the body?
Triglycerides
What is the primary function of lipids in living cells?
Storing energy
Which type of lipid is the major component of cell membranes?
Phospholipids
What type of solvents are lipids soluble in?
Chloroform
What is the common property of lipids?
Relatively insoluble in water
Which of the following is a correct definition of proteins?
Class of organic compounds with large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids
Which type of protein yields only constituent amino acids on hydrolysis?
Fibrous protein
Which of the following is an example of a conjugated protein?
Nucleoprotein
What is the most common composition of macromolecular polypeptides?
More than 100 amino acids linked together in a long chain
Which category of proteins are combined with non-protein moieties?
Conjugated proteins
Test your knowledge of qualitative tests for cholesterol in biochemistry with this quiz covering the analysis of lipids. Explore the diverse functions of lipids in living cells, including energy storage, cell signaling, and membrane formation.
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