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What term is commonly used by most people to refer to lipids?
Which of the following is NOT a function of lipids in biological systems?
How are lipids grouped based on their solubility in nonpolar solvents?
Which type of fatty acids have no double bonds in their carbon chain?
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What is the main form of energy storage in the body?
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Which of the following lipid categories is critical for the basic structure of all cell membranes?
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What is the primary role of lipid-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K?
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Which category of lipids serves as a protective layer for the vital organs?
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What type of reaction is esterification?
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Which fatty acids must be supplied in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body?
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What is the product of saponification when fats are hydrolyzed?
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What class of molecules do linoleic acid and linolenic acid help in producing?
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