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