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Biology Chapter 6: Chemistry of Lipids
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Biology Chapter 6: Chemistry of Lipids

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What are lipids present in?

  • All cells and tissues (correct)
  • Only in muscle cells
  • Only in nervous tissues
  • Only in adipose tissue
  • What is the function of lipids in cells?

  • To store genetic information
  • To carry out messages from hormones (correct)
  • To provide energy
  • To synthesize proteins
  • What is the term for lipids that can be broken down into fatty acids and glycerol?

  • Saponifiable lipids (correct)
  • Phospholipids
  • Nonsaponifiable lipids
  • Glycolipids
  • What is the molecular formula for glycerol?

    <p>C3H8O3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen atoms in glycerol?

    <p>2:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of breaking down triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol?

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

    What is the term for lipids that are not broken down into fatty acids and glycerol?

    <p>Nonsaponifiable lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for lipids that are found in the brain and nervous system?

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

    What is the term for fatty acids that are necessary for human health?

    <p>Essential fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of adding hydrogen to unsaturated fatty acids to make them saturated?

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

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