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What are lipids present in?
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?
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?
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?
What is the molecular formula for glycerol?
What is the ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen atoms in glycerol?
What is the ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen atoms in glycerol?
What is the term for the process of breaking down triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol?
What is the term for the process of breaking down triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol?
What is the term for lipids that are not broken down into fatty acids and glycerol?
What is the term for lipids that are not broken down into fatty acids and glycerol?
What is the term for lipids that are found in the brain and nervous system?
What is the term for lipids that are found in the brain and nervous system?
What is the term for fatty acids that are necessary for human health?
What is the term for fatty acids that are necessary for human health?
What is the term for the process of adding hydrogen to unsaturated fatty acids to make them saturated?
What is the term for the process of adding hydrogen to unsaturated fatty acids to make them saturated?
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