Biological Membranes Composition Quiz
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What is the role of lipoproteins in the body?

  • To store energy in adipose tissue
  • To provide structural support in cell membranes
  • To act as enzymes in metabolic pathways
  • To transport hydrophobic lipids in the aqueous blood plasma (correct)
  • Which of the following statements about glycerophospholipids is true?

  • They are used for energy storage
  • They are non-polar molecules
  • They are the main component of biological membranes (correct)
  • They are involved in signal transduction pathways
  • What is the function of the lipid bilayer in cell membranes?

  • To store energy in the form of triacylglycerols
  • To act as a barrier and regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell (correct)
  • To catalyze biochemical reactions
  • To transport lipids in the blood
  • Which of the following is a non-hydrolyzable lipid?

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

    What is the primary function of sterols like cholesterol in biological membranes?

    <p>To maintain membrane fluidity and permeability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a complex lipid?

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

    What is the primary function of lipids in the human body?

    <p>To store and provide energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following lipids is involved in cell signaling pathways?

    <p>Sphingosine-1-phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the iodine number in the characterization of lipids?

    <p>To determine the degree of saturation in fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about lipid hydrogenation is true?

    <p>It is used to protect lipids from oxidation and rancidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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