5 Questions
Which macromolecule has a wide variety of functions in living cells, including storing energy, signaling between cells, and forming the cell membrane?
Lipids
What is the major form of fat stored by the body?
Triglycerides
What is the common property of lipids?
Relatively insoluble in water
Which type of lipid is primarily composed of phosphate groups and is a major component of cell membranes?
Phospholipids
What are lipoproteins?
Combination of fat (lipid) and protein
Study Notes
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.
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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