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Biological Molecules: Triglycerides and Phospholipids

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What are triglycerides primarily used for in the body?

Structural components of membranes
Transport of nutrients
Energy reserves (correct)
Hormone production

Which of the following correctly describes phospholipids?

They serve as a primary energy source.
They are key components of cell membranes. (correct)
They are mainly found in animal fat.
They are a type of carbohydrate.

Where can triglycerides be found?

Only in bacterial cells
Only in plant cells
In both animals and plants (correct)
Only in animal cells

What is a primary difference between triglycerides and phospholipids?

<p>Triglycerides are used for energy; phospholipids are for cellular structure. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of biological molecules are triglycerides classified as?

<p>Fats and oils (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Triglyceride function

Triglycerides store energy in animals and plants.

Phospholipid location

Phospholipids form cell membranes.

Triglyceride type

Triglycerides are fats or oils.

Phospholipid role

Phospholipids are crucial for cell structure.

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Main component of cell membrane

Phospholipids are the primary structural component of all cell membranes.