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What are waxes primarily composed of?
What are waxes primarily composed of?
- Glycerol and phosphoric acid
- Isoprenoid units
- Fatty acids and ketones
- Long chain alkanes and alcohols (correct)
Which component is a key part of phospholipids?
Which component is a key part of phospholipids?
- Sphingosine
- Glycerol (correct)
- Terpenoids
- Cholesterol
What is the function of waxes for plants and animals?
What is the function of waxes for plants and animals?
- Protection from water loss and abrasive damage (correct)
- Synthesis of carotenoids
- Component of cell membranes
- Energy source
Which group of compounds is made up of simple repeating isoprenoid units?
Which group of compounds is made up of simple repeating isoprenoid units?
Which component is attached to phosphoric acid in phospholipids?
Which component is attached to phosphoric acid in phospholipids?
What is the main function of lipids in the cell structure?
What is the main function of lipids in the cell structure?
What is the main function of waxes in the exoskeleton of insects and cutin in plant organs?
What is the main function of waxes in the exoskeleton of insects and cutin in plant organs?
Which type of lipid is composed of glycerol and fatty acids?
Which type of lipid is composed of glycerol and fatty acids?
What is the chemical classification of acylglycerols?
What is the chemical classification of acylglycerols?
Which group of lipids includes carotenoids and steroids?
Which group of lipids includes carotenoids and steroids?
In triglycerides, how many fatty acid molecules are typically bound to one glycerol molecule?
In triglycerides, how many fatty acid molecules are typically bound to one glycerol molecule?
What is the main role of phospholipids in biological systems?
What is the main role of phospholipids in biological systems?
Which type of fatty acids contain up to 6 double bonds?
Which type of fatty acids contain up to 6 double bonds?
What is the characteristic feature of oleic acid among the listed fatty acids?
What is the characteristic feature of oleic acid among the listed fatty acids?
At room temperature, fats containing saturated fatty acids are usually:
At room temperature, fats containing saturated fatty acids are usually:
What is the specific gravity of fats and oils?
What is the specific gravity of fats and oils?
Which biological molecule is widespread as protective coatings on fruits and leaves?
Which biological molecule is widespread as protective coatings on fruits and leaves?
In animals, what are the fatty acids like in terms of structure?
In animals, what are the fatty acids like in terms of structure?
