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Which type of lipids serve as chemical messengers in the endocrine system and elsewhere?
Which type of lipids serve as chemical messengers in the endocrine system and elsewhere?
- Membrane Lipids
- Emulsification Lipids
- Messenger Lipids (correct)
- Energy-Storage Lipids
What is the main function of lipids within fat cells (adipocytes)?
What is the main function of lipids within fat cells (adipocytes)?
- Facilitate transport across cell membrane
- Maintain cell membrane structure
- Store energy from metabolism of food (correct)
- Act as chemical messengers
Which type of fatty acid has no double bonds in its carbon chain?
Which type of fatty acid has no double bonds in its carbon chain?
- Polyunsaturated
- Trans fatty acid
- Monounsaturated
- Saturated (correct)
What is the primary biochemical function of energy-storage lipids?
What is the primary biochemical function of energy-storage lipids?
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Which type of lipids are involved in maintaining the structure of the cell membrane?
Which type of lipids are involved in maintaining the structure of the cell membrane?
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