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What is the primary function of cholesterol in the body?
What is the primary function of cholesterol in the body?
- Acts as a precursor for steroid hormones (correct)
- Empowers immune response
- Regulates sleep patterns
- Provides structural support to cells
Which vitamin is essential for normal bone growth and function?
Which vitamin is essential for normal bone growth and function?
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D (correct)
- Vitamin A
Where are phospholipids predominantly found in the body?
Where are phospholipids predominantly found in the body?
- Skeletal muscles
- Bloodstream
- Cell membranes (correct)
- Fat deposits
What role do corticosteroids, specifically glucocorticoids, play in the body?
What role do corticosteroids, specifically glucocorticoids, play in the body?
What is the main function of neurotransmitters derived from prostaglandins?
What is the main function of neurotransmitters derived from prostaglandins?
Which of the following vitamins is known for its antioxidant properties?
Which of the following vitamins is known for its antioxidant properties?
What structural component differentiates one amino acid from another?
What structural component differentiates one amino acid from another?
What is the core function of lipoproteins in the bloodstream?
What is the core function of lipoproteins in the bloodstream?
What is the primary structure of proteins defined by?
What is the primary structure of proteins defined by?
What type of bond is primarily responsible for maintaining the secondary structure of proteins?
What type of bond is primarily responsible for maintaining the secondary structure of proteins?
Which of the following proteins are classified as fibrous proteins?
Which of the following proteins are classified as fibrous proteins?
What effect does an acidic pH have on hemoglobin's function?
What effect does an acidic pH have on hemoglobin's function?
What type of proteins are known to recognize and neutralize foreign substances in the body?
What type of proteins are known to recognize and neutralize foreign substances in the body?
What is the primary distinguishing feature of globular proteins?
What is the primary distinguishing feature of globular proteins?
What component of DNA distinguishes it from RNA?
What component of DNA distinguishes it from RNA?
What describes a primary function of enzymes?
What describes a primary function of enzymes?
Which statement correctly describes dehydration synthesis?
Which statement correctly describes dehydration synthesis?
What is the primary function of glycogen in human cells?
What is the primary function of glycogen in human cells?
Which of the following statements about phospholipids is true?
Which of the following statements about phospholipids is true?
Which type of lipid primarily serves as long-term energy storage?
Which type of lipid primarily serves as long-term energy storage?
What distinguishes saturated fatty acids from unsaturated fatty acids?
What distinguishes saturated fatty acids from unsaturated fatty acids?
Which of the following carbohydrates is a disaccharide?
Which of the following carbohydrates is a disaccharide?
Which carbohydrate serves as a structural component in fungi?
Which carbohydrate serves as a structural component in fungi?
What is the main role of omega-3 fatty acids in health?
What is the main role of omega-3 fatty acids in health?
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