Biochemistry: Qualitative tests of Cholesterol
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Which macromolecule has a wide variety of functions in living cells, including storing energy, signaling between cells, and forming the cell membrane?

  • Lipids (correct)
  • Carbohydrates
  • Nucleic acids
  • Proteins
  • What is the major form of fat stored by the body?

  • Lipoproteins
  • Phospholipids
  • Triglycerides (correct)
  • Steroids
  • What is the common property of lipids?

  • Relatively insoluble in water (correct)
  • High solubility in water
  • Insolubility in non-polar solvents
  • Solubility in polar solvents
  • Which type of lipid is primarily composed of phosphate groups and is a major component of cell membranes?

    <p>Phospholipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are lipoproteins?

    <p>Combination of fat (lipid) and protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Lipids

    • Lipids have a wide variety of functions in living cells, including storing energy, signaling between cells, and forming the cell membrane.
    • Lipids are the major form of fat stored by the body.

    Characteristics of Lipids

    • Lipids share the common property of being insoluble in water.

    Types of Lipids

    • Phospholipids are primarily composed of phosphate groups and are a major component of cell membranes.
    • Lipoproteins are complexes of lipids and proteins.

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    Test your knowledge of the qualitative tests for cholesterol as part of the practical biochemistry II chapter on lipid analysis. Explore the diverse functions and structures of lipids and their significance in living cells.

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