Carbohydrates and Lipids

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Which elements are carbohydrates and lipids composed of?

Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (correct)
Iron, copper, and zinc
Calcium, potassium, and sodium
Nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur

What is the primary role of carbohydrates and lipids in the body?

Energy sources (correct)
Cell-to-cell communication
Raw material for building other molecules
Structural support

What is the structural role of lipids in cells?

Lipids are used to build amino acids
Lipids provide insulation for nerve cells
Lipids are involved in cell-to-cell communication
Lipids form biological membranes (correct)

Which molecules can be built using carbohydrates as raw material?

Amino acids, lipids, and nucleic acids (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some functions of lipids in the body?

Insulation for nerve cells and waterproofing qualities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the functional groups of carbohydrates and lipids and how do they influence their properties and function?

The functional groups of carbohydrates and lipids influence their properties and function. Signup and view all the answers

Name three complex functions that carbohydrates perform in cells.

Carbohydrates play a role in structural support, cell-to-cell communication, and as raw material for building other molecules. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of important molecules that are built using carbohydrates as raw material?

Amino acids, lipids, and nucleic acids are some examples of important molecules built using carbohydrates as raw material. Signup and view all the answers

What is the structural role of lipids in cells?

Lipids play an important structural role in cells by making up all biological membranes. Signup and view all the answers

Name three additional roles that lipids play in cells.

Lipids also provide insulation for nerve cells, have waterproofing qualities, and are involved in the production of hormones, certain vitamins, and defense mechanisms. Signup and view all the answers