16 Questions
Which of the following is a common property of lipids?
Low solubility in nonpolar solvents
What is the main function of lipids in supplying the body?
Supply of fat-soluble vitamins
What is the primary role of phospholipids in the body?
Structural component of biomembranes
Which lipids act as important cellular constituents and are involved in transporting lipids in the blood?
Lipoproteins
Which disease is associated with abnormal metabolism of lipids?
Atherosclerosis
What is the primary storage form of energy provided by lipids?
Fats
Which type of fatty acid contains no double bonds and is solid at room temperature?
Saturated fatty acids
What is the general formula of a saturated fatty acid?
CnH2n+1COOH
Which compound lipid contains an additional group along with fatty acids?
Phospholipids
What are fats primarily composed of?
Glycerol
What are esters of fatty acids with higher molecular weight monohydric alcohols known as?
Waxes
Which type of lipid molecule is derived from simple or compound lipids upon hydrolysis?
Fatty acids
What is the main characteristic of unsaturated fatty acids?
Contain one or more double bonds
Which type of fatty acid may be envisaged as based on acetic acid (CH3—COOH) as the first member of the series?
Lauric acid
What are fats in the liquid state known as?
Oils
What group do compound lipids contain in addition to fatty acids?
Glycerol
Learn about the heterogeneous group of compounds known as lipids, including fats, oils, steroids, and waxes. Understand their physical and chemical properties, such as insolubility in water and solubility in nonpolar solvents. Explore their role as a storage form of energy and the differences in energy provision compared to carbohydrates.
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