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Which of the following is a common property of lipids?
Which of the following is a common property of lipids?
- Solubility in polar solvents like ether and chloroform
- Solubility in both polar and nonpolar solvents
- Insolubility in nonpolar solvents (correct)
- Solubility in water
What is the main function of supplying the body with fat-soluble vitamins?
What is the main function of supplying the body with fat-soluble vitamins?
- Energy storage
- Structural component of biomembranes (correct)
- Thermal insulation
- Regulating metabolism
Which disease is associated with abnormal chemistry or metabolism of lipids?
Which disease is associated with abnormal chemistry or metabolism of lipids?
- Diabetes Mellitus (correct)
- Osteoporosis
- Hypertension
- Anemia
What is the primary role of lipoproteins in the body?
What is the primary role of lipoproteins in the body?
Which type of lipid provides shape and contour to the body?
Which type of lipid provides shape and contour to the body?
What is the common property of all lipids mentioned in the definition?
What is the common property of all lipids mentioned in the definition?
What is the general formula for fatty acids?
What is the general formula for fatty acids?
Which type of fatty acids contain no double bonds and are solid at room temperature?
Which type of fatty acids contain no double bonds and are solid at room temperature?
What are fats mainly composed of?
What are fats mainly composed of?
Which lipid is an ester of fatty acids with higher molecular weight monohydric alcohols?
Which lipid is an ester of fatty acids with higher molecular weight monohydric alcohols?
What is the classification of fatty acids based on the 'R' group?
What is the classification of fatty acids based on the 'R' group?
Which lipid molecule is derived from simple/compound lipids on their hydrolysis?
Which lipid molecule is derived from simple/compound lipids on their hydrolysis?
What are the aliphatic carboxylic acids mainly occurring as in natural fats and oils?
What are the aliphatic carboxylic acids mainly occurring as in natural fats and oils?
Which lipid contains esters of fatty acids with various alcohols along with an additional group?
Which lipid contains esters of fatty acids with various alcohols along with an additional group?
What is the molecular formula for saturated fatty acids?
What is the molecular formula for saturated fatty acids?
What type of fatty acids may further be divided into Monounsaturated (MUFA) and Polyunsaturated (PUFA) acids?
What type of fatty acids may further be divided into Monounsaturated (MUFA) and Polyunsaturated (PUFA) acids?
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